Southern Asia
Flag of India
The most populous democracy on Earth.
Colours, by share of the flag
- #f09030 32%
- #007800 32%
- #f0f0f0 25%
Measured from the flag artwork itself, so shares are approximate and emblems get folded into the nearest tone.
Flags people confuse it with
India in numbers
| Official name | Republic of India |
|---|---|
| Capital | New Delhi |
| Region | Southern Asia, Asia |
| Population | 1,380,004,385 |
| Area | 3,287,590 km² · 420 people per km² |
| Currency | Indian rupee (INR) |
| Languages | Hindi, English |
| Country codes | IN · IND · .in |
| Coastline | Has a coast |
Things worth knowing
- India is home to 22 official languages and over 19,500 dialects.
- In 2023 India surpassed China to become the world's most populous country.
- The Indian railway network employs ~1.2 million people — one of the largest employers anywhere.
Did you know
The shampoo was invented in India — the word itself comes from Hindi 'champo', meaning 'to massage'.
Neighbours
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Country data from the mledoze/countries dataset under ODbL 1.0. Flag artwork from the same dataset. All 196 flags.