Interesting Facts About India

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India (officially the Republic of India) is the second most populous country in the world. Here are some interesting and fun facts about India.

Interesting Facts About India

• Chess was first invented in India.
• Hindi and English are the official languages of India.
• India has never invaded another country.
• In India you drive on the left hand side of the road.
• India has more Post Offices than any other country.
• India is the largest democratic country in the world.
• The value of pi was first calculated by an Indian mathematician- Budhayana.
• India has one of the fastest growing economies in the world. However, there are still many people living in poverty. To help, please donate to Give India.
• Cricket is the most popular sport in India. The Indian cricket team won the 2007 ICC World Twenty20.
• Christians make up just 2.3% of the population in India. 80.5% of Indians are Hindu.
• Indian Railways is the largest employer in the world. Over a million people work for them!
• The Indian Film Industry is the largest in the world- even bigger the Hollywood! Bollywood makes Hindi films.
• Most Indians have their marriages arranged by parents and family members, with the consent of the bride and groom. India has a very low divorce rate.
• About 50% of Indian women marry before reaching 18 years of age.
• India has the 3rd largest military force in the world.

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Thanks to the National Portal of India for some of the facts!

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