India at a Glance

Country: Republic of India
Government: Federal republic
Population: 1,166,079,217
Area: 3,287,263 km²; slightly more than 1/3 the size of U.S.
Terrain: upland plain in south, flat to rolling plain along the Ganges, deserts in the west, Himalayas in north
Major language(s):  There are 15 official languages, Hindi (41%), Bengali (8.1%), Telugu (7.2%)
Major religion(s): Hindu (80.5%), Muslim (13.4%), Christian, Sikh
Capital & population: New Delhi; 18.4 million (metro area)
Monetary unit: INR (Indian Rupees)