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India is a beautiful, vibrant country located on the continent of Asia.
More people live in India than any other place except China.
One out of every 6 people in the world lives in India!
It is also one of the oldest countries on Earth, with a civilization that goes back 5,000 years!

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Capital of India: New Delhi

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Delhi: Old and New

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Old Delhi: Chandni Chowk bazaar

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New Delhi: Humayun’s Tomb

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New Delhi: Laxmi Narayan Temple

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New Delhi: Sri Bangla Sahib Gurudwara

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New Delhi: Jama Masjid

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Old Delhi Restaurant: Bade Mian ki Kheer

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Jaipur: “The Pink City”

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Jaipur: Mubarak Mahal

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Jaipur: Palace of Winds

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Jaipur: Amber Fort

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Jaipur Restaurant: Cinnamon-Jai Mahal Palace

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Taj Mahal

Commissioned in 1632 by Emperor Shan Jahan for his wife, this enormous mausoleum took over 20 years to complete. It is a stunning architectural feat and millions travel to see it every year.

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Did You Know?

Plastic surgery was invented in India 2,000 years ago.

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Food for Thought: All About Indian Food!

India is responsible for some of the ingredients and eating lifestyles used all around the world! For example, the idea for vegetarianism was born in India out of religious reasons and is practiced all around the world today. An extremely popular Indian dish is tandoori chicken, chicken cooked in a hot clay oven called a tandoor. Delicious breads like chapati, shaped like a pancake and made with special flour, also come from India. Another favorite Indian snack is Bhel Puri, made with puffed rice, crispy noodles, and potatoes and served with sweet, sour, and spicy sauces.

Tandoori Chicken

Chapati

Bhel Puri

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Indian Animals!

India is home to famous animals like the King Cobra, an extremely dangerous venomous snake, the Indian elephant, weighing nearly 12,000 pounds, and the Bengal tiger, which is in extreme danger of extinction-- there are only about 5,000 tigers left in the world.

King Cobra

Indian Elephant

Bengal Tiger

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Fashion

Do you know what a Cummerbund is? It is a kind of cloth worn around the waist, often worn with tuxedos. It comes from India!

Another famous kind of Indian clothing is the Sari. Saris are long pieces of cloth made from beautiful fabrics. Women wrap them around their waists and drape them over their shoulders.

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Inventions

The first bathrooms were invented in India 4,500 years ago!
Residents from the same town also invented the first toilets
Some of the oldest coins in the world have also been found in India. Some as old as 2,500 years!
The first airmail flight also took place in India in 1911.

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Culture and Customs

Adhering to family values is a major aspect of Indian life
Marriage is hugely important to Indian culture, leading to very low divorce rates
Arranged marriages are common in India
Many religions originated in India, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism
Hinduism is the major religion practiced in India
It is considered bad manners to arrive on time to an Indian gathering, and most people arrive 15-30 minutes late

Important National Holiday: Indian Republic Day celebrates the adoption of the new Indian constitution on January 26, 1950. Republic Day is celebrated with business closures, parades, military displays, and patriotic activities.

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How Do You Say…? Language:

India has not one, but at least 16 official languages!
The main language spoken is Hindi
“Hello” in Hindi: नमस्ते, pronounced: “nuh-muhs-tay”
“Thank you” in Hindi: धन्यवाद, pronounced: “duhn-yuh-vahd”