India

Government and Currency • India is a “Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic

Republic” with a parliamentary system of government.

• The prime minister/head of government is Narendra Damodardas Modi.

• The chief of state is President Pranab Kumar Mukherjee.

• Government Name: Republic of India• The Indian Rupee is the currency of India

Tourism • Travel and service is the largest service industry in

India.• India has one of the most exotic and ancient cultures in

human history(which makes it very exciting for India sightseeing).

• It has been known to be an area to purchase luxury goods.

• The top 5 tourists places in India are..• Taj Mahal

• Gateway to India in Mumbai, India • Night Time Golden Temple in Amritsar

• Place of the winds in Jaipur • Colva Beach in Goa, India

Flag, Population, Language

• Population: 1,210,193,422• Hindi is the official language of India• English is the second • In the national flag of India the top band is

Saffron color, indicating the strength and courage of the country. The white middle band indicates peace and truth with Dharma Chakra. The last band is green in color shows the fertility, growth and auspiciousness of the land.

• Traditional Indian clothing for women are saris or the salwar kameez and also Ghaghara Cholis(Lehengas). For men, traditional clothes are the Dhoti, Lungi or Kurta. Little girls wear a pavada. A Bindi is a part of the women’s makeup. Mumbai, formally known as Bombay, is one of India’s fashion capitals.

• The main religions of India are Hinduism(majority religion), Islam (largest minority religion), Sikhism, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, and the Baha'i Faith. The message of love and brotherhood is expressed by all the religions and cultures of India.

Culture

Food • Indian food is different from the rest of the

world not only in taste but also in cooking methods. Just like Indian culture, food in India has also been influenced by various civilizations.

• Some famous dishes are Butter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, Rogan Josh, Malai Kofta, Chole, Palak Paneer, Kaali Daal, Chaat and Naan.