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It is known that more than a billion people live in India, it is the largest democratic country in the world.

To this day, India has preserved the caste system, which indicates to each member of society their place.

In India, there are 6 seasons according to the Hindu calendar, the main religion of the country: summer, monsoon season, autumn, winter, pre-spring season, spring.

The national currency of India, the rupee, is not allowed to be exported from the country. This news will upset tourists, but it excludes speculation with currency. Although local residents are trying to export currency and speculate with neighboring Bangladesh, all this happens on a small scale.

Only 65% of the population is literate, with 45% of women and 75% of men being literate. Despite this, India faces a high poverty rate due to factors like wealth inequality, limited access to quality education, and the prevalence of informal and unskilled labor.

India is a place of cultures and languages, with people speaking over 1,000 different languages ??and dialects. A phrasebook won't help a traveler, as many of the local dialects and languages ??are completely different.

India has the highest death rate in the world. The main reason for this phenomenon is road accidents. Traffic on the roads in India, especially in cities, is extremely intense, and there is no regulation. You need to have talent to safely maneuver between cars, motorcycles, rickshaws, animals and pedestrians.

India produces about 1,100 films annually, which is twice as many as the United States. Believe it or not, most Indian films are not made in Bollywood.

The passion of Indians for records in various fields can be called strange. For example, the Guinness Book of Records has recorded the record for the largest crocheted blanket in the world. India has built the largest metal peacock in the world. A record has been set for the largest performance of the national anthem.

A day in Mumbai or Delhi is equivalent to smoking 100 cigarettes, a stark reality that underscores the severe health issues in these cities.

Although most people in India eat plant foods, Indian cuisine has very tasty dishes made from chicken, goat, and lamb. However, India has the highest number of vegetarians. The Indian Golden Temple gives out several thousand free vegetarian meals daily to the poor and homeless.

53% of houses without running water or sewerage

In Indian cities, people die under the wheels of cars, from polluted air, and also from unsanitary conditions since 53% of houses do not have running water or sewerage.

Turmeric, coriander, mustard, cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, and chili pepper can be found in every spoonful of almost all Indian dishes. It is not surprising that 70% of the world's spices are of Indian origin. If you want to try an original Indian dish, then it's better to visit any Indian family.

India is home to one of the oldest religions, Hinduism, over 4,000 years old.

It is home to the sacred Ganges River, which Indians consider the river of heaven and make pilgrimages to its banks.

India produces over 70% of the world's spices, making it the largest.

The Taj Mahal, a stunning mausoleum built in the 17th century, is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

India, renowned as the birthplace of yoga and Ayurvedic medicine, draws visitors from every corner of the globe, eager to explore its rich traditions and holistic practices.

India is home to the world's tallest railway bridge, the Chenab Bridge, over 350 meters high.