India is the seventh-largest
country in the world in terms of geographical area and the second
most populous country. The country is the world's fourth largest
econony in purchasing power and second fastest growing economy.
Official Name
'Bharat' in Hindi and 'Republic of India' in English.
Capital
New Delhi, also referred as the National Capital Territory (NCT).
Type of Government
Federal Republic
Independence
15 August 1947 (from UK)
Administrative Divisions
28 states and 7 union territories
Suffrage
18 years of age for all
Currency
Indian Rupee (INR)
Fiscal Year
1 April - 31 March
Motto
Satyameva Jayate (Truth Alone Triumphs)
