The Republic of India is a sovereign country located in South Asia.[1] India is the seventh most extensive country, the second most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world.[2][3] India has the world's eleventh largest economy at market exchange rates and the fourth largest in purchasing power. Economic reforms have transformed it into the second fastest growing large economy.[4] However, it still endures high levels of poverty,[5] illiteracy, and malnutrition. As a diverse society (pluralistic, multilingual, and multiethnic), India is home to a swathe of wildlife in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve[6][7] and elsewhere.
India is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the south, the Arabian Sea to the west, and the Bay of Bengal to the east, with a coastline stretching 7,517 kilometres (4,671 mi).[8] It borders Pakistan to the north and west;[9] Nepal and the China to the north; Bangladesh to the southeast; Bhutan to the northeast; and Burma to the east; Sri Lanka and the Maldives to the south.
After being colonised by the United Kingdom from the mid-nineteenth century, India became a modern nation state in 1947 after a struggle for independence that was marked by widespread nonviolent resistance.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to India:
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1. Geography of Andaman and Nicobar |
13. Geography of Haryana |
25. Geography of Nagaland |
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1. History of Andaman and Nicobar |
13. History of Haryana |
25. History of Nagaland |
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1. Demographics of Andaman and Nicobar |
13. Demographics of Haryana |
25. Demographics of Nagaland |
The Republic of India is a member of:[1]
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1. Politics of Andaman and Nicobar |
13. Politics of Haryana |
25. Politics of Nagaland |
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1. Music of Andaman and Nicobar |
13. Music of Haryana |
25. Music of Nagaland |
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1. Culture of Andaman and Nicobar |
13. Culture of Haryana |
25. Culture of Nagaland |
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1. Economy of Andaman and Nicobar |
13. Economy of Haryana |
25. Economy of Nagaland |
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1. Education in Andaman and Nicobar |
13. Education in Haryana |
25. Education in Nagaland |
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1. Tourism in Andaman and Nicobar |
13. Tourism in Haryana |
25. Tourism in Nagaland |
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| Dogri language |
| Konkani language |
| Maithili language |
| Manipuri language |
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| Tulu |
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