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INDIA




Geography
LocationIndia World Map
Area3.3 Million sq. km
Telephone Code+91
Coastline7516.6 km encompassing the mainland, Lakshadweep Islands, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
High PointKanchenjunga 8,598 m.
National Things
National FlagIndia FlagThe National Flag is the horizontal tricolor of deep saffron (kesaria) at the top, white in the middle, and dark green at the bottom in equal proportion. At the center of the white band is a navy blue wheel, which is a representation of the Ashoka Chakra at Sarnath.
National EmblemEmblem of IndiaThe National Emblem of India is derived from the time of the Emperor Ashoka. The emblem is a replica of the Lion of Sarnath, near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. The Lion Capital was erected in the third century BC by Emperor Ashoka to mark the spot where Buddha first proclaimed his gospel of peace and emancipation to the four quarters of the universe.
National AnthemRabindranath TagoreThe Jana Gana Mana is the national Anthem of India, composed by Rabindranath Tagore. It was officially adopted by the constituent Aseembly as the Indian national anthem on January 24, 1950.
National SongBankim Chandra ChatterjiBankim Chandra Chatterji's composed song "Vande Mataram" was adopted as the National Song. It has an equal status with "Jana Gana Mana". It was first sung in the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress.
National AnimalNational AnimalTiger is the National Animal of India. It is symbol of India's wildlife wealth. The magnificent tiger, Panthera tigris, is a striped animal.
National BirdNational BirdThe Peacock, Pavo cristatus, is the national bird of India. Emblematic of qualities such as beauty grace, pride.
National FruitNational FruitMango is the national fruit of India. Described as the "Food of the Gods", in the sacred Vedas, the fruit is grown almost in all parts of India.
National FlowerNational FlowerLotus botanically known as the Nelumbo Nucifera is the national flower of India.
National TreeNational TreeBanyan Tree is the National Tree of India. This huge tree towers over its neighbours and has the widest reaching roots of all known trees.
National CalenderNational CalenderThe Saka calender is the national calender of India. It is used, alongside the Gregorian calender.
National Days.26th January (Republic Day)
15th August (Independence Day)
2nd October (Gandhi Jayanti; Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday)
Government
Country NameRepublic of India; Bharat Ganrajya
Government TypeSovereign Socialist Democratic Republic with a Parliamentary system of Government
CapitalNew Delhi
Official LanguageHindi, English
Administrative Division28 States and 7 Union Territories.
Independence15th August 1947 (From the British Colonial Rule)
ConstitutionThe Constitution of India came into force on 26th January 1950.
LegislatureSansad
Legal SystemThe Constitution of India is the fountain source of the legal system in the Country.
Executive BranchThe President of India is the Head of the State, while Prime Minister is the Head of the Government, and runs office with the support of Council of Ministers who form the Cabinet Ministry.
Legislative BranchThe Indian Legislature comprises of the Lok Sabha (House of the people) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) forming both the Houses of the Parliament.
Judicial BranchThe Supreme Court of India is the apex body of the Indian legal system, followed by other High Courts and subordinate Courts.

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