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India

India. Land & Population (10 bullets). 1.21 billion people 1/6 th of the world’s population 2 nd most populous country in the world (behind China) Expected to surpass China by 2025 50% of population is under 25; 65% are under 35. Land. 1/3 rd size of U.S.

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India

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  1. India

  2. Land & Population (10 bullets) • 1.21 billion people • 1/6th of the world’s population • 2nd most populous country in the world (behind China) • Expected to surpass China by 2025 • 50% of population is under 25; 65% are under 35

  3. Land • 1/3rd size of U.S. • 2.4% of the world’s land area occupied by 17.5% of the world’s population • Has more arable land than any country other than U.S. • Has more water area than any other country other than U.S. & Canada

  4. Culture (8 bullets) • 2,000+ ethnic groups • Includes every major religion • 80% Hindu/12% Muslim • 4 major families of languages • Only Africa exceeds the linguistic, genetic and cultural diversity of India • Caste system divides society into different groups

  5. Government (6 bullets) • British colony until 1947 when it gained independence • 25 states/7 territories • Representative democracy • Head of State (ceremonial): President • Prime Minister: Manmohan Singh • LARGEST democracy in the world (population)!

  6. Prime Minister: Manmohan Singh

  7. Issues (3 bullets) • 25% live below the poverty line • Largest middle class in the world “The miracle of modern India is that despite its many problems-massive overpopulation; widespread poverty; a hostile and nuclear-armed neighbor; and continuing ethnic, religious and caste tensions within its borders-it has preserved the rule of law and its democratic institutions for more than half a century.”

  8. SLUM: A heavily populated urban area characterized by substandard housing and squalor The current population living in slums in India is more than the population of Britain. (40+ million people)

  9. Dharavi-Largest slum in Asia

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