India is the seventh largest country in Asia located near China, covering 3.28 square kilometers with a hot climate. It has over 1.3 billion people, most speaking either Indo-Aryan or Dravidian languages, and is the second most populous nation. Famous sites include the Taj Mahal, beaches, and caves, while common foods consist of tandoori chicken, roti, ghee, chutney, biryani, and paneer. The national animal is the Royal Bengal tiger and other animals include antelopes, elephants, and cobras. The Indian flag features saffron, white, and green colors representing courage, peace, and faith.