India is one of the largest countries in the world in terms of both its population size (more than one billion people making it the second most populous country after China), its extensive territory and its dynamic and growing economy. India is politically organized under the democratic system and is therefore the largest democracy in the world. Located in Southeast Asia, India has the beautiful city of New Delhi as its capital, although the most populous and dynamic city is the city of Bombay.
The history of India is quite rich and although its history as an independent and sovereign country begins only in the year 1947 when it manages to free itself from the British yoke, centuries of previous history make India a unique place in the world. In this sense, both his religion and his philosophy, his art are the result of historical phenomena such as the fabulous Grupta dynasty, the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire among others. Furthermore, India has always fascinated the West for its fantastic textiles, silks and foodstuffs, making such a situation that the contact between both worlds has always been close.
Regarding its territory, India shares borders with countries such as Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Burma, as well as being almost completely surrounded by the Indian Ocean. Administratively, India has 28 states and nearby territories that are not bound by borders but are islands or possessions. To the north of its territory, India is home to the impressive Himalayas where Everest, the highest mountain in the world, is located.
Although India today is a country with gigantic and very modern metropolises, a large part of the population is mired in poverty and illiteracy, making it one of the countries with the highest social debt in the world. However, cities like Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Bangalore are tourist hubs where India’s economy is growing by leaps and bounds.
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