• 1,250,000 square miles (about 20% of the land mass of the USA and Canada)
• Divided into 22 states
• Over 1 billion people
• 14 "official" and 17 major languages; 844 dialects
• Major religions are Hinduism, Buddhism, Islamic (Muslim) and Christianity.  Jainism and Zoroastrainism are also practiced.

Here are some links from which you can learn about India:

• Directory of Official Website of the Government of India

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• The Official Website of the Ministry of Tourism: Government of India

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• The ONLY Official Website of the Ministry of Tourism: Government of India

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• Visit and Explore India

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• Regions and States.

• Indian Parliament Home Page

• The Census of India Website

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• The State of Kerala

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• Religion in Kerala

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• People of Kerala

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