India

Where is it?

Country Map

Country Flag

    

Geography

    

Continent:
Asia
Area:
3,287,590 sq km OR 1,269,345 sq mi
Coastline:
7,000 km OR 4,351 mi
Elevation extremes:
lowest point: -2 m OR -7 ft
highest point: 8586 m OR 28,169 ft

    

Population

    

Population:
1,311,050,527 (2010)
Population growth rate:
1.20% (2010)
Population density:
399 per sq km OR 1,033 per sq mi
Urban vs Rural Population:
Urban: 32.70%
Rural: 67.30%
Life Expectancy:
66.8 (2010)
Infant Mortality:
47.57 (2010)
Birth Rate:
20.4 per 1000 (2010)
Death Rate:
7.9 per 1000 (2010)
Overall Literacy:
74.40% (2010)
Male Literacy:
82.10% (2010)
Female Literacy:
65.50% (2010)

    

Government

    

Capital:
New Delhi
Official Language(s):
Hindi English

    

Economy

    

GDP Per Capita:
$1,419
Currency:
Indian rupee

Top