India

India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by land area, covering approximately 3.287 million square kilometers, and the second-most populous country, with over 1.4 billion people as of 2023. Bordered by Pakistan to the west, China and Nepal to the north, Bhutan to the northeast, and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east, India also has a coastline along the Indian Ocean to the south. The capital city is New Delhi, while Mumbai is the largest city. The official languages are Hindi and English, with 21 other languages recognized regionally. India operates as a federal parliamentary democratic republic. The economy is diverse, encompassing agriculture, manufacturing, and services, and is considered one of the world's fastest-growing major economies. India is known for its rich cultural heritage, including landmarks like the Taj Mahal, and is a member of international organizations such as the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and the Commonwealth of Nations.