The Indian flag has three horizontal stripes - orange on top, white in the middle, and green on the bottom. In the center is a dark blue circle with 24 spokes representing the hours of the day. India is the 7th largest country by area, 2nd most populous, with New Delhi as its capital. It is a republic made up of 28 states. Some notable places in India include the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built by Shah Jahan for his wife; the Golden Temple, a Sikh temple in Amritsar; and the Himalayas, the highest mountain range on Earth. India's economy is based on agriculture, textiles, and handicrafts. Over half of Indians