All about India! :)

1. India

2. Background Information
– India is a large subcontinent in South Asia
– Has population of over 1.2 billion people
– Capitol is New Delhi
– Lies between China, Pakistan, and Nepal

3. Everyday Life In India
• More than 700 million people in India live
on $2 per day
• The average pay of people in India is
200,000-1,000,000 rupees (4,000-21,00
American dollars)

4. Culture
• India has some of the oldest and unique cultures
in the world
• The North, South and Northeast have their own
distinct cultures
• Every state has their own customs and beliefs
• “If I were asked under what sky the human mind
has most fully developed some of its choicest
gifts, has most deeply pondered on the greatest
problems of life, and has found solutions, I
should point to India”

5. Religion
• In India, there are several religions
• Some main religions are Hinduism,
Jainism, and Buddhism

6. Languages
• In India, the main language is Hindi
• Though the main language is Hindi, most
people can also speak English