How many India facts do you know? You may be aware that it’s the seventh-largest country in the world by area, but there are many other things that make it unique. Read on to learn more about this beautiful country!
6 Incredible India Facts
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- India is the second-most populated country in the world. (source) As of 2022, India has a population of 1,406,631,776, second only to China.
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- Four out of ten of Indian adults are vegetarian. (source) Nearly 40% of Indians identify as vegetarian, and about 80% restrict meat in their diet in some way.
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- The Chenab Bridge is the highest railway bridge in the world. (source) The Chenab Bridge, which sits at 359 meters (1,178 feet) high, was completed in April 2021 and is 1,315 meters (4,314 feet) long. The bridge is 35 meters (115 feet) higher than the Eiffel Tower!
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- India is home to the wettest place on Earth. (source) The village of Mawsynram, located in Meghalaya, receives 467 inches of rain per year. The area has the most rainfall during the monsoon season.
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- Tuberculosis is the most dangerous transmissible disease in India. (source) Tuberculosis is responsible for 24,836.1 disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) lost in India, making it the most deadly communicable disease in the country. One DALY is equivalent to one full year of health per 100,000 residents.
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- There are 22 officially recognized languages in India. (source) India officially recognizes 22 different languages, with Hindi being the most popular language in the country. Hindi is also the oldest language in the world.
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