India has a 5,000 year old civilization with over 1,600 languages and dialects spoken across its 29 states and 7 union territories totaling 3.28 million square kilometers in area and over 7,500 kilometers of coastline. The document discusses India's cultural diversity with the main religions being Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism which together comprise over 85% of the world's population and influence Indian culture through various festivals, traditions, and social customs across its regions and native tribes.

2.  5,000 year old civilization
 325 languages spoken – 1,652
dialects
 18 official languages
 29 states, 7 union territories
 3.28 million sq. kilometers - Area
 7,516 kilometers – Coastline

3. land of India has given way to a rich potpourri of
social habits, festivals, and customs. To
appreciate the Indian culture, an introduction to
the religious heritage of India is necessary. Please
see topics on the Bhakti Movement, Hinduism,
Festivals, and other Topics on the Indian Culture
India also has a very rich native or tribal
culture. See topics on the life of some of the
tribes of India at the Tribals of Bastar and
Children of the Forest God.
Cultural Diversity

4. BUDHISM

5. Christianity: 1.9 billion
people
Islam: 1.1 billion
Hinduism: 800 million
Buddhism: 325 million
Judaism: 13 million
Numbers