India

India is a large country in South Asia. It has the second most people of any country in the world. India is incredibly colorful and diverse with hundreds of languages, religions, and types of food. The beautiful Taj Mahal is there.

Land and People

About 1.4 billion people live in India. The capital is New Delhi. India has the snowy Himalayas in the north, tropical beaches in the south, dry deserts in the west, and thick jungles in the east. The Ganges River is considered sacred.

Culture and Fun Facts

India has over 20 official languages. Bollywood makes more movies than Hollywood every year. Indian food uses spices like curry, turmeric, and cumin. The festival of Holi is celebrated by throwing colored powder. Cricket is the most popular sport.

Fun Facts

• India has over 20 official languages and hundreds more that people speak.
• Bollywood in India produces more films each year than Hollywood.
• The game of chess was invented in India over 1,500 years ago.

Did You Know?

Every year during the festival of Holi, people in India throw brightly colored powder and water at each other. It celebrates the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil. Everyone ends up looking like a walking rainbow!