About India

India, and its ancient civilization of the Indus Valley, is one of the oldest in world, dating back to almost 5,000 years. As of 2001, an estimated 1 billion people lived in India. The majority of Indians are Hindu, followed by a large Muslim population. Hindi is the national language, but India has 14 official languages. India is a Federal Republic and is headed by Prime Minister Atal Behari. The majority of India’s economy comes from farming, crafts, industry, and agriculture. India is also home to the largest film industry in the world, larger than Hollywood.

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