The Republic of India


India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: भारत गणराज्य), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, and the second-most populous country in the world.

Image of globe centered on India, with India highlighted.


Map of India showing its subdivision into states and territories.

India is a republic consisting of 28 states and seven union territories with a parliamentary system of democracy. It is one of few democracies in Asia.

1. Andhra Pradesh 15. Maharashtra
2. Arunachal Pradesh 16. Manipur
3. Assam 17. Meghalaya
4. Bihar 18. Mizoram
5. Chhattisgarh 19. Nagaland
6. Goa 20. Orissa
7. Gujarat 21. Punjab
8. Haryana 22. Rajasthan
9. Himachal Pradesh 23. Sikkim
10. Jammu and Kashmir 24. Tamil Nadu
11. Jharkhand 25. Tripura
12. Karnataka 26. Uttar Pradesh
13. Kerala 27. Uttarakhand
14. Madhya Pradesh 28. West Bengal

Union Territories:

A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B. Chandigarh
C. Dadra and Nagar Haveli
D. Daman and Diu
E. Lakshadweep
F. National Capital Territory of Delhi
G. Puducherry

The world's twelfth largest economy at market exchange rates, and the fourth largest in purchasing power. India is one of the fastest growing economies after its economic reforms since 1991. However, it still suffers from high levels of poverty, illiteracy, disease, and malnutrition.


source:, wikipedia


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