Situated in Southern Asia, India 🇮🇳 (officially Republic of India) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 1.45 billion and a total area of 3,287,590 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered India through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of New Delhi, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is India located?
Geographically, India belongs to Southern Asia within Asia. Its territory spans approximately 3,287,590 km², which makes it the 8th largest country or territory on Earth.
India has a coastline as well as land borders with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, China, Nepal and Pakistan — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is New Delhi, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how indian life really works.
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Who lives in India?
Around 1.45 billion people live in India, making it the 1st most populous country or territory in the world. A person from India is called a Indian.
India is multilingual: the languages spoken include English, Hindi and Tamil. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in India — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Indian rupee (INR, symbol ₹). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for India is +91. Websites from the country typically use the .in internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about India are its flag, its capital New Delhi, and its approximate population of 1.45 billion.
Neighbouring countries
India shares borders with 6 countries:
Fun facts about India
- India's flag emoji is 🇮🇳 — its two-letter country code is IN and its three-letter code is IND.
- India covers 3,287,590 km², ranking 8th in the world by area.
- With about 1.45 billion people, India holds the 1st spot in the world population ranking.
- India is a member state of the United Nations.
- India shares borders with 6 countries.
India — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of India?
- The capital of India is New Delhi.
- What is the population of India?
- India has a population of approximately 1,450,935,791 people, ranking 1st in the world.
- Where is India located?
- India is located in Southern Asia, part of the Asia region.
- What language is spoken in India?
- The languages spoken in India include English, Hindi and Tamil.
- What currency is used in India?
- India uses the Indian rupee (INR).
