Did You Know?
Discover interesting facts about India's geography, culture, demographics, and more
The Kumbh Mela gathering is visible from space and is the largest peaceful gathering in the world.
The floating post office in Dal Lake, Srinagar, is the only one of its kind in the world.
India has over 1,300 bird species, making it a paradise for bird watchers.
India has the highest cricket ground in the world, located in Chail, Himachal Pradesh at 2,444 meters above sea level.
India was the richest country in the world until the British invasion in the 17th century.
Kabaddi, a traditional Indian sport, is now played professionally in many countries.
Cricket was introduced to India by British sailors in the 18th century.
India is the world's 5th largest economy by nominal GDP.
India has 7,517 km of coastline, making it one of the longest in the world.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the most-attended cricket league in the world.
Bollywood films are popular in over 90 countries worldwide.
Dadasaheb Phalke is known as the Father of Indian Cinema.
The Indian railway system employs over 1.3 million people, one of the world's largest employers.
India is home to the world's oldest continuously inhabited city, Varanasi, which is over 3000 years old.
The Indian IT industry contributes significantly to the US economy and employs over 4 million people.
The Great Indian Bustard is one of the world's rarest birds, with fewer than 150 left.
The first rocket in India was transported on a bicycle and the first satellite on a bullock cart.
India has more than 300,000 mosques and over 2 million Hindu temples.
India has 4 biodiversity hotspots covering the Western Ghats, Eastern Himalayas, Indo-Burma, and Sundaland.
India is the world's largest producer of milk, spices, and pulses.