India is the second most populous country in the world with a population of over 1.3 billion people. It has an area of 3.287 million square kilometers and its capital and largest city is New Delhi. India is the birthplace of Hinduism and Buddhism and has a majority Hindu population, though it also has significant populations of Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, and others, making it a diverse cultural center. Major celebrations in India include Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi's Birthday.

1. India

2. About Indía
•Second more
populous country
in the world
•Area of
3.287.782 km²
•Capital is New
Delhi
•Buddhism and
Hinduism were
born in India
•Is flag is orange,
white and green.

3. Languages
• Nacional Languages:
Hindi and English
• There are more 22
official languages
• Nearly 400 living
languages spoken in
various parts of the
country

4. Religion
India is identified as the birthplace of
Hinduism and Buddhism.
Although the majority of the population is
Hindu there are many variation of this religion.
There are also Muslim, Islamic, Christians,
Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains making this coutry a
culture center
.

5. Clothing
• Indian clothing is
identified with the
colorful saris worn
by many women.
The traditional
clothing for men is
the dhoti, the kurta
and in special
occasions a
sherwani.

6. Customs and Celebrations
Republic Day – 26
of January
Independence
Day – 15 of
August
Gandhi´s Birthday
– 2 of October.