August 15, 1947
New Delhi
1.398 billion
Hindi and English
Droupadi Murmu
Narendra Modi
Indian Rupee (INR)
$3 Trillion USD
India is one of two countries with a population of one billion or more. From 1757 to 1947, the British ruled India. The Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, is located in India.
Hindus make up about 80% of the country's population. Bollywood is the name of its film industry, which produces more than 1,000 feature films annually. White tigers are found only in India