Facts & figures
India is a relatively newly independent nation with great diversity within its borders. It is an extremely populous and quite large country. The following are some basic facts about India as a nation
Total area: 3,287,590 sq km (7th largest country in world).
Border countries:
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Burma
China
Nepal
Pakistan
Population: 1,045,845,226 (estimated as of July 2002) This makes India the 2nd most populous country in the world (only China has more).
Religion: There are several religious groups found in India and religion plays an important factor in many Indians’ daily lives. Most people in India are Hindu, but other groups include:
Muslims
Sikhs
Buddhists
Christians
Jains
Parsis
Jews
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