It is a constitutional republic consisting of 28 states, each with a substantial degree of control over its own affairs; 9 less fully style empowered union territories; and the Delhi national capital territory, which includes New Delhi, India’s capital. With roughly one-font sixth of the world’s total population, India is the second most-populous country, after China. Contemporary India’s increasing physical prosperity and cultural dynamism—despite continued domestic challenges and economic inequality—are seen in its well-developed infrastructure and a highly diversified industrial base, in its pool of scientific and engineering personnel (one of the largest in the world), in the pace of its agricultural expansion, and in its rich and vibrant cultural exports of music, literature, and cinema
President: Ram Nath Kovind Area: 3,287,590 km² Capital: New Delhi Continent: Asia Population: 1,366,417,754 (December 2019) Government Type: Federal republic, Constitutional republic, Parliamentary system Official Language: English, Hindi Currency: Indian Rupee.
TRAVEL GUIDE INDIA Painted in colours of diversity, India is one of the most vibrant and dynamic countries. Stretched between the golden beaches of the Indian Ocean and the snow capped peaks of the Himalayan mountains lies an incredible tapestry of natural and man-made wonders – astounding temples,mystical monasteries, frenetic cities, pristine national parks, lavish palaces, lost kingdoms,mesmerizing markets and some of the world’s most iconic monuments.
EXPORT In 2017 India exported $292B, making it the 17th largest exporter in the world. During the last five years the exports of India have increased at an annualized rate of 1.2%, from $273B in 2012 to $292B in 2017. The most recent exports are led by Refined Petroleum which represent 10.3% of the total exports of India, followed by Diamonds, which account for 9.1%.
IMPORT
In 2017 India imported $417B, making it the 11th largest importer in the world. During the last five years the imports of India have decreased at an annualized rate of -1.6%, from $449B in 2012 to $417B in 2017. The most recent imports are led by Crude Petroleum which represent 17.9% of the total imports of India, followed by Gold, which account for 9.3%.