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WORLD MAP. NATIONAL FLAG OF INDIA. India has 29 states. It is the 7 th largest country by area and has over 1.2 billion people. It is the 2 nd most populous country in the world. New Delhi is the capital of India. National Animal – Tiger National Bird – Peacock
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India has 29 states. • It is the 7th largest country by area and has over 1.2 billion people. • It is the 2nd most populous country in the world. • New Delhi is the capital of India. • National Animal – Tiger • National Bird – Peacock • National flower – Lotus • National Fruit – Mango • English and Hindi are official languages of communication. • 22 languages spoken.
Festivals of India • Diwali – Festival of lights, it symbolizes victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. • Christmas • Ramadan – celebrated by muslims
Architecture • South India is popular for temples
TAJ MAHAL • Universally admired masterpieces of world’s heritage • It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife
Indian Cuisine • One of the world’s most diverse cuisines • Spicy, sour, sweet and hot • Spices, vegetables, grains, lentils, beans
Mehendi (Henna) • Ancient form of body art which originated in India. • Decorative designs are drawn on palms, back of hands and feet.
India’s dance forms • Bharatnatyam • Kuchipudi • Kathakali • Mohiniattam • Odissi • Kathak • Manipuri • Sattriya
Bollywood Dance • Bollywood – Bombay and Hollywood, India’s largest movie industry. • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP4F0ZcW_G0 • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA_vkHIfbmk