India

India is the world's largest democracy. And the biggest of the ¹SAARC countries in terms of population, area and GDP. India is an ethnically diverse country and is the birthplace of two of the world's major religions.

India shares a border with 5 SAARC countries other than Sri Lanka and the Maldives. But has very good diplomatic and economic relation with both these countries.

Agriculture still plays an important role in India's economy, but the manufacturing sector is fast catching up. And recently india's nuclear capabilities were demonstrated by test explosions. With a population of nearly 900 Million and a land area of 3.2 million square kilometers, rich natural resources, This land of immense cultural, ethnic, religious and geographical diversity is an awakening giant.