Asia Country Profile
India By: Sidni Walgurski
India facts
Population: 1,236,344,631
Type of Government: Constitutional Democracy
Leaders Name: President Pranab Mukherjee
Type of Economy: Capitalist
Type of Currency: The Rupee
Currency compared to the dollar: $61.41
Country's GDP per capita: $4,000
Country's GDP Rank in the World: 10
Literacy Rate: 74.04%
Life Expectancy M/F: Male-63 years. Female-67 years
Official Language: Hindi
Current event in India
Airport Authority of India’s Director received an email that warned India about a possible terror attack on two of India's Air flights, the first one from Ahmedabad to Mumbai during the nighttime on October 24, and another from Mumbai to Kochi during the morning on October 25. High alert signals have been issued for Kochi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad airports.
The Brindivan Gardens
Mysore Zoo
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Nuclear Tests
Treaty with Soviet Union
In 1971 Twenty-year treaty of friendship signed with Soviet Union.