India is located in South Asia and borders Pakistan, China and Bhutan. It has over 1.3 billion people and major cities include New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. The climate is tropical with hot, humid weather and monsoons, and Indians face issues of poverty, poor healthcare, and natural disasters. Famous individuals from India include Mahatma Gandhi, Ben Kingsley, and Freida Pinto, and popular tourist destinations are the Taj Mahal, Ganges River, Red Fort, and colorful festivals.