India, country that occupies the greater part of south asia It is made up of 28 states and eight union territories, and its national capital is new delhi, built in the 20th century just south of the historic hub of old delhi to serve as indiaβs administrative center. Visit the definitions and notes page to view a description of each topic. As the 7th largest country in the world, india stands apart from the rest of asia, marked off as it is by mountains and the sea, which give the country a distinct geographical entity. India is now the most populous country in the world, with an estimated population of 1.4 billion people (in 2024) The country is subdivided into 29 states and seven union territories
India, the world's largest democracy, has a very diverse population, geography, and climate India is the world's second most populous country, as well as the seventh largest in area. India is geographically positioned both in the northern and eastern hemispheres of the earth. It was originally used for the indian subcontinent and the areas to its east. Indiaβs capital is on edge after a car explosion ripped through a popular delhi neighborhood on monday, killing at least 10 people and injuring many others.
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