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).

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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)