India: flag, capital and facts
India is a country in South & Central Asia (Asia). Its capital is New Delhi. Population — 1,450,935,791. Area — 3,287,590 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of India
Orange, white, and green with a blue spinning wheel — the chakra.
The capital of India — New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital of India. New Delhi means just that — the 'new' part of the ancient city of Delhi.
Facts about India
- Official name
- Republic of India
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- South & Central Asia
- Population
- 1,450,935,791
- Area
- 3,287,590 km²
- Currency
- INR (₹)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 20°, 77°
How to remember the name
The nameIndia is the land of elephants, spices, and the Taj Mahal.
Did you know?
About one in every six people on Earth lives in India.
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