 | warn:In response to the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), protests broke out across India, especially in the capitalNew DelhiwithAssamWait for the eastern states. Protests may turn into violence, and local security forces may impose curfews and shut down the Internet in response to protests. The university was at the center of another protest, and there were records of attacks on university campuses. Be vigilant when traveling. Also subject toCoronavirus disease 2019The number of reported cases in India is increasing. Please consider traveling to India carefully. |
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| capital | Delhi |
| currency | Indian Rupee (र) |
| population | 1,210,193,422 people (estimated in 2011) |
| Power Systems | 230V/50Hz, India (old British) / European plug |
| country code | 91 |
| Time zone | UTC 5.5 |
| Language | Hindi , English, and 21 other official languages |
| Emergency call | 112, 100 (police agency), 101 (fire department), 102 (emergency medical service), 108 (emergency) |
| Driving direction | Left |
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India(Hindi: भारत, English: India) YesSouth AsiaThe largest country on the subcontinent, it borders on the westPakistan, North neighborChinawithNepal. Northeast of it isBhutan, East isBangladeshwithMyanmar. Above the Indian OceanSri Lanka、MaldiveswithIndonesiaTo the southeast of it. In terms of land area, India is the seventh largest country in the world. It has a population of over one billion and ranks second in the world afterChina. India is a country with diverse landscapes. Geography, climate, culture, language, and ethnicity will vary greatly depending on the region. As the largest democracy in the world, Indians are proud.
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India is the second most populous country in the world. India is a contradictory country. Although it has a lot of wealth, it is plagued by poverty. High-tech cities and backward villages coexist in the country, where beauty and mess, hope and despair can be found at the same time. India is one of the oldest civilizations on the planet, yet it is considered an "emerging" market. In short, India is one of the most fascinating civilizations on earth.
geography
The Indian land is shaped like a diamond, with the Himalayas to the north, and the flatter south protruding from the Indian Ocean, sandwiched between the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. The plain is divided equally by a series of rivers running from west to east, many of which are often flooded during the monsoon season.
India has an area of about 1.27 million square miles, which is almost one-third the size of the United States.
Climate 
The whole area of India is hot, most of which belong to the tropical monsoon climate, while the Thar Desert in western India has a tropical desert climate. There is a more obvious monsoon in summer, and there is no obvious monsoon in winter. The climate of India is divided into rainy season (June-October), dry season (March-May) and cool season (November-February).HimalayasBarrier influence, less cold current or cold high pressure southward affects India.
Holiday
- Republic Day (गणतंत्र दिवस, January 26)-In 1947, Britain proposed the Mountbatten plan. On August 15 of the same year, India achieved independence after partitioning from Pakistan, but remained in the Commonwealth. On January 26, 1950, India announced its establishment. The Republic of India, but still a member of the Commonwealth.
- Good Friday (अच्छा शुक्रवार, April 6)-Also known as Good Friday, it is the day when Christian believers commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is the Friday before Easter. According to the Bible, Jesus was nailed to the cross at about 9 am on the 14th of Nisan in the Jewish calendar in 33 AD, and died at about 3 pm. Jesus only commanded his disciples to commemorate his death.
- Holi Festival (होली, May 27)-Also called Holi, it is an important festival for Indians and Hindus. During the festival, everyone threw colored powder and colored water at each other to celebrate the arrival of spring.
- Deepavali (दीपावली, May 27th)-Also known as Diwali, Lantern Festival, Indian Festival of Lights, Indian New Year, held in October or mid-November each year, it is a Hindu festival that "drives away darkness with light and defeats evil with goodness". Jainism, Sikhism and some Buddhist believers also celebrate this festival.
- Vesak(बैसाख, June 4th)-It is a festival of Angolan Buddhism tradition to commemorate the birth, enlightenment and nirvana of Buddha Shakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism. Grand celebrations are held in this important annual festival.
- independence Day(स्वतंत्रता दिवस, August 15)-In 1947, Britain proposed the Mountbatten plan. On August 15 of the same year, India achieved independence after partitioning from Pakistan, but remained in the Commonwealth.
- Eid al-Fitr (ईद उल-फ़ित्र, August 18)-is a holiday for Muslims around the world to celebrate the end of Ramadan, on the first day of the Islamic month of Shawaru. On Eid al-Fitr, Muslims generally get up very early and can eat something after praying early, which symbolizes the end of Ramadan. Then go out to worship, hug and greet each other, restore the connection between friends and relatives. Muslims wear festive clothes on this day and are beaming. Eid al-Fitr is not only the end of Ramadan, but also thanks to Allah (the true God) for making their faith stronger. It is a festival of peace and joy. There has been Eid al-Fitr since the Islamic calendar. The first Rozzi festival was celebrated by the Prophet Muhammad and his family and friends personally.
- Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday (महात्मा गांधी, October 2)-Gandhi is the leader of the Indian Nationalist Movement and the National Congress Party. He led the country to independence and break away from British colonial rule. His "non-violence" (अहिंसा) philosophy has influenced nationalists all over the world and those international movements that strive for peaceful change. Through "nonviolent" civil non-cooperation, Gandhi freed India from British rule; this also inspired people in other colonies to fight for their independence.
- Ashura (आशुरा महोत्सव, November 23)-The original meaning is the tenth, which occurs on the tenth day of each Muharram month in the Islamic calendar. This festival is one of the most important festivals for Shia Muslims.
- Christmas (क्रिसमस, December 25)-is a traditional holiday in the church calendar. It is a celebration day for Christians to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. On Christmas Day, most Catholic churches will first hold a midnight mass on Christmas Eve on December 24, that is, in the early morning of December 25, while some Christian churches will hold good news and then celebrate on December 25. Christmas; and another branch of Christianity-Eastern Orthodox Christmas is celebrated on January 7th each year. According to the Catholic Gospel, Jesus was born after the Virgin Mary of Bethlehem was conceived by the Holy Spirit. Mary and her husband Joseph were on their way to register in the Rome Census. The birth of Jesus is seen by believers as the realization of the plan of the coming of the Messiah in Judaism prophecy, because Bethlehem is the home of Joseph's ancestor David.
area
India is administratively divided into 28stateAnd 7Federal Territory. These 28 states are roughly divided into language areas, and the size of the area varies greatly, and the larger ones are even larger thanEuropeSome of the countries are more complex. The size of federal territories is smaller than that of states, sometimes even containing only one city, and relatively little autonomy.
These states and federal territories are customarily classified into the followingarea：
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| Indian Himalayas（Jammu and Kashmir、Himachal、North Acande） A tourist destination of adventure and spirit, and beautiful mountains. The area contains some of the most visited hill stations and religious sites in India. Including chic national-level scenic spots. |
| Ganges Plain（Bihar、Chandigarh、Delhi、Haryana、Madhya Pradesh、Punjab、Uttar Pradesh） The capital of the country is here, Delhi. The Ganges and Yamuna rivers flow through this plain. Many events that shape the history of India have occurred in this area. The Taj Mahal is locatedAgraHoly cityAllahabadofMathura、 VaranasiwithBodh GayaLocated here. |
| West India（Dadra-Nagar Haveli、Dammam-Diu、Goa、Gujarat、Maharashtra、Rajasthan） There is a vast Thar Desert in the area. There are mainly cities and colorful palaces in Rajasthan, the most vibrant and largest city in IndiaMumbai,forBollywoodThe location of the film industry is the commercial center of India; in Maharashtra there are fascinatingAjantawithEloraGrottoes; Goa has the most beautiful beaches; Gujarat’s Gir jungle has Asian lions; and a developing cityAhmedabad、Surat、JaipurwithPune。 |
| South India（Andaman-Nicobar Islands、Andhra、Karnataka、Kerala、Laksa Islands、Pondicherry、Tamil Nadu） Famous historical features and temples, tropical rainforests, backwaters, beaches, hill stations, and vibrant cities in southern IndiaBangalore、ChennaiwithHyderabad. The island groups Andaman and Nicobar Islands (on the east) and West Latvia are included in the convenience of this area, but they are far from the mainland and have their own unique characteristics. |
| East India（Chhattisgarh、Calkend、Orissa、Sikkim、West Bengal） The economy is underdeveloped, but the culture is rich, and perhaps the most popular outsider. featureCalcutta, Once the capital of British India, and a temple cityPurify、BhubaneswarwithKonak. Geographically, it extends from the mountains to the coast, causing fascinating climate changes. It is also India's mineral resource bank, with the largest mineral resources and the richest mines in the country. |
| Northeast India（Arunachal、Assam、Manipur、Megaraya、Mizoram、Nagaran、Tripura） The corners of the country’s tribes are isolated and relatively primitive, beautiful scenery lush, in the Indo-Malayan group and "famous endemic flora and fauna". They are nicknamed the Seven Sisters by the Seven Small Cities (Indian standards; some sizes are close to Switzerland or Austria). |
city
- Delhi -The capital of the country
- Chennai
- Madurai
- Mumbai -The Indian version of Silicon Valley
- Amritsar
- Hyderabad
- Bangalore
- Varanasi
Other destinations
arrival
visa
Holders of People’s Republic of China passport, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport, Macau Special Administrative Region passport, Republic of China (Taiwan) passport, British National (Overseas) passport, Portuguese passport, Malaysian passport or Singapore passport can apply for an e-visa at a cost of US$50 (For holders of a Singapore passport, it is US$25) and can stay for 60 days.
In response to the free movement agreement, holders of Bhutanese passports or Nepalese passports can stay in India indefinitely. Holders of Maldivian passports can stay for 90 days without a visa, while holders of Japanese passports can get a visa on arrival, which costs 2,000 rupees and stays for 30 days each time.
Aviation 
The main entrances into India areMumbai、Delhi、Bangalore、HyderabadwithChennai. The airports in these cities are newly built or are being expanded. Delhi launched a new International Terminal 3 at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, and Bangalore launched a new airport in 2008. Hyderabad Airport is ranked as one of the top 5 airports in the 1--10 million category. There are many choices of flight schedules to these cities from Europe, North America, the Middle East, Africa and Australia.
The secondary entrance to India, considerGoa、CalcuttaorMalabar Coast. From Malabar Coast toKochi、KozhikodewithTrivandrumThere are many routes waiting for the city. Most of the major Middle Eastern airlines provide one-stop connections from the center of the Gulf to the coast. Goa is the favorite destination of European tourists, so many European charter operators such as Condor, Edelweiss, Thomas Cook Airlines and Thomson Airways have flights. Kolkata is served by the United Arab Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways.
India has international airlines such as Air India Express, Indigo and SpiceJet. These airlines fly daily to major hubs around the world. Please note that you must bring a printed ticket to take many domestic flights.
From the United States, United Airlines provides fromNew YorkarriveDelhiwithMumbaiUninterrupted daily service; Air India provides daily from Delhi to New York JFK andChicagoO'Hare and uninterrupted service from New York to Mumbai. American Airlines provides uninterrupted daily service from Chicago to Delhi. Various European airlines provide connectivity services through their European centers from most major cities in the United States, and various Asian airlines provide connectivity services from West Coast cities through their Asian centers.
Flights from Europe and North America can use many European airlines, such as Lufthansa, Finnair, British Airways, KLM, Air France and Virgin Atlantic. For long-term tourists (3-12 months), Swissair has flights connecting major European cities and some American cities.
From East Asia and Australia,Singapore(Provided by Air India, its low-cost subsidiary Air India Express, and Singapore Airlines, its subsidiary Silk Air and low-cost subsidiary Tiger Airways) arguably the best transit point, flying to all major cities and Many smaller cities. As for the cheap way to and from Southeast Asia, Malaysia's low-cost airline AirAsia is usually the best choice (if booked in advance, the one-way fare is usually less than 100 US dollars, sometimes less than 50 US dollars, they have flights to China, Australia and most Southeast Asia Country), available fromKuala LumpurFly to New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Kochi and Tiruchirapally. If you want toThailand, Air India Express has flights from Chennai and Kolkata toBangkok. IndiGo is a low-cost airline in India, and it is also a pretty good choice.
