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INDIA- Republic of India, POPULATION, GOVERNMENT, CAPITAL CITY, LENGUAGES,…
INDIA- Republic of India
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- Hindus - Muslims - other faiths.
Mainly tropical. Mostly high temperatures and dry winters, tropical monsoon season from June to September.
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Lotus (national flower), tiger (national animal) and peacock (national bird).
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Republic Day, Independence Day and Gandhi's Birthday.
Around 7000 BC the first settlements were built in the area. The name 'India' comes from the river Indus which also flows through India. In 1947, India was divided into India and Pakistan. 15 August is celebrated in India as Independence Day.
India is the seventh largest country in the world. The country is located on the Asian continent. India borders seven countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and Bangladesh. The longest river in India is the Ganges River. This is the most sacred river to the Hindus. India is home to many large mammals. Tradition and social classes or 'castes' are still part of the society. Fortunately discrimination due to the caste-system is becoming less in the Indian society.
Tradition and social classes or 'castes' are still part of the society. Caste is determined by birth and there is almost no way to change it. High castes include priests, landowners and soldiers. So-called Untouchables have no caste and do the most menial jobs. Arranged marriage still play a big part. Cars drive on the left side of the road.
Was born in 1869 in India. Gandhi encouraged the people to oppose British oppression by refusing to use British goods or institutions, but he taught them never to use violence. Gandhi worked for peaceful coexistence between Hindus and Muslims. In 1931 Gandhi went to London to press for India’s independence. Fu assassinato nel 1948 da un
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