The flag of India is composed of three equal horizontal bands of saffron, white and green. A navy blue wheel with twenty-four spokes — the Ashoka Chakra — is centered in the white band.

India

Republic of India

Southern AsiaININD

Population

1.38B

Capital

New Delhi

Country Overview

Geography

Basic Information

Common Name
India
Official Name
Republic of India
Region
Southern Asia
Population
1.38B

Codes & Identifiers

Alpha-2 Code
IN
Alpha-3 Code
IND
Olympic Code
356
Area
3,287,590 km²

Time Zones

  • UTC+05:30

Languages

EnglishHindiTamil

Continents

Asia

Currencies

  • ₹ - Indian rupee (INR)

International Associations

Commonwealth of Nations (Commonwealth) BRICS (BRICS)

Geographic Location

Coordinates: 77.20°, 28.61°

India is located in , specifically in the Southern Asia region. It shares borders with 6 countries.

About India

The capital city, New Delhi, serves as the country's political and often cultural center. The languages spoken include English, Hindi, Tamil.

Geographic Facts

  • Our planet has seven continents and five oceans.
  • Earth's circumference at the equator is approximately 40,075 kilometers.
  • About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water.