India is a vast South Asian country with a diverse landscape, from the peaks of the Himalayas to the shores of the Indian Ocean. The history of this country goes back 5,000 years. To the north are sites dating back to the Mughal Empire, such as Delhi’s Red Fort, the majestic Jama Masjid and Agra’s iconic Taj Mahal. Pilgrims come to Benares to bathe in the waters of the Ganges. Rishikesh is the yoga capital and starting point for Himalayan treks.
India is also the seventh most populous country in the world. India’s coastline stretches over 7,000 kilometers.
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The Indian subcontinent is home to vast empires that have existed on trade routes since ancient times. India is home to four major religions: Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism. In 2017, the Indian economy has the seventh largest nominal GDP in the world and the third largest GDP in terms of purchasing power parity. India is a fast-growing economy and is considered a newly industrialized country. However, problems such as poverty, illiteracy and corruption are still very serious. Income inequality is on the rise.
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