India is located in South Asia between Pakistan, China, and Nepal. It has over 1 billion people and is the largest democracy in the world with a long history dating back 5,000 years. India is very diverse with over 300 languages spoken and has many religious and cultural influences including Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity. Some of India's most famous figures include Mahatma Gandhi, who led the non-violent independence movement, and scientists like Ramanujan and Chandrasekhar who won Nobel Prizes. India has a rich cultural heritage expressed through classical dance forms like Bharatanatyam, festivals, historic sites like the Taj Mahal, and is considered the birthplace of many aspects of modern