India
This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: India. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.
- Region
- Asia · Southern Asia
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Coordinates of the capital
- 28.61° N, 77.21° E
- Area
- 3,287,590 km²
- Official languages
- English, Hindi, Tamil
- Currency
- Indian Rupee
- Access to the sea
- Yes
- ISO code
- IN
On the map
This country is located in Asia, in the region "Southern Asia". It has access to the sea. This country shares land borders with 6 countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar (Burma), China, Nepal, Pakistan.
Its capital is New Delhi. Its area is about 3,287,590 km². By area, this country ranks 7 out of 193 in the world and 2 out of 46 in Asia. Official languages: English, Hindi, Tamil. Currency: Indian Rupee.
Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Dhaka (Bangladesh), Thimphu (Bhutan), Naypyidaw (Myanmar (Burma)), Beijing (China), Kathmandu (Nepal), Islamabad (Pakistan).
Neighbouring countries
Frequently asked questions
- India: what is the capital?
- Its capital is New Delhi.
- India: which countries does it border?
- This country shares land borders with 6 countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar (Burma), China, Nepal, Pakistan.
- India: what are the official languages?
- Official languages: English, Hindi, Tamil.
- India: what is the currency?
- Currency: Indian Rupee.
- India: what is the area?
- Its area is about 3,287,590 km². By area, this country ranks 7 out of 193 in the world and 2 out of 46 in Asia.
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