India is a 5,000 year old civilization with over 1.3 billion people spread across 29 states and 7 union territories. It has a diverse population that speaks 325 languages and 1,652 dialects. India is the world's largest democracy and fourth largest economy, with strong recognition in areas like IT, biotechnology and space. It also has the third largest standing army, largest movie industry, and is home to major companies in sectors like automotive and technology.