India

About Indía•Second more populous country in the world•Area of 3.287.782 km²•Capital is New Delhi•Buddhism and Hinduism were born in India•Is flag is orange, white and green.

Languages• Nacional Languages:

Hindi and English• There are more 22

official languages• Nearly 400 living

languages spoken in various parts of the country

ReligionIndia is identified as the birthplace of Hinduism and Buddhism.Although the majority of the population is Hindu there are many variation of this religion.There are also Muslim, Islamic, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains making this coutry a culture center.

Clothing• Indian clothing is

identified with the colorful saris worn by many women. The traditional clothing for men is the dhoti, the kurta and in special occasions a sherwani.

Customs and Celebrations

Republic Day – 26 of JanuaryIndependence Day – 15 of AugustGandhi´s Birthday – 2 of October.