India information

India, the abbreviation of the Republic of India, is located in southern Asia. It is the largest country in the South Asian subcontinent and one of the oldest ancient civilizations, with gorgeous diversity and rich cultural heritage and tourism resources. It borders Bangladesh, Myanmar, People's Republic of China (PRC), Bhutan, Nepal and Pakistan, and faces Sri Lanka and Maldives across the sea. Ancient Indians created splendid ancient civilizations, and India is also the birthplace of Buddhism, one of the three major religions in the world.

The Indian capital, New Delhi, is located in the northwest of the country, on the west bank of Zhu Mu Na River (also known as yamuna river), a tributary of Ganges River. New Delhi and Delhi are separated by India Gate, bounded by the famous Ramlila Square, with New Delhi in the south and Old Delhi in the north. Today, Delhi is the political, economic and cultural center of India and an important transportation hub. Area 1.485 km2, population of1.996,5438+0 is 8.38 million, and it is estimated that 1.997 will reach more than 9 million. Delhi is the heart of India, where you can feel the pulse of the whole country. At the same time, it is also a mirror, which can not only see the glorious history of India, but also reflect the modern figure of India. Old Delhi and New Delhi are closely linked, and the ancient and modern complement each other, forming a fascinating historical picture.

The national area is about 2.98 million square kilometers (excluding the Indian-occupied area on the Sino-Indian border and the Indian-controlled area in Kashmir). The Indian government claims that its territory is 3,287,800 square kilometers. India ranks seventh in the world in area. India, located in the south of Asia, is the largest country in the South Asian subcontinent.

India * * * and Republic Day, 65438+ every year1October 26th. 1950 65438+1On October 26th, the Indian Parliament adopted the Constitution of the Republic of India, and India established the Republic of India.

Local customs-birth

Traditionally, India prefers boys to girls, because parents must prepare a generous dowry when their daughters get married. Without it, her daughter cannot get married. The way for Indians to celebrate the birth and safe growth of their children is to go to the temple for "Pujia ceremony", sing prayers, and then hold a dinner with relatives and friends.

Local customs-weddings

Weddings in India are quite complicated. Before marriage, both parents will discuss the dowry through the priest who acts as a matchmaker. Only after the woman has promised the amount of dowry provided by both men and women can the two sides choose the auspicious day of the zodiac and start preparing for the wedding. The day before the wedding, the bride must follow the traditional make-up method, and start oiling, bathing, changing clothes, combing her hair, applying eyeliner and lip sand, and painting red on her feet, red on her forehead and black moles on her chin. Then, she will paint Hannah's pattern on her hands and feet with plant dyes, then spray perfume, wear jewelry and hair accessories, and finally dye her teeth black, chew betel nut and apply lipstick, which is considered a success.

eating habits

The daily diet of Indians is very different in the north and the south. Northerners live on wheat, corn and beans, and especially like to eat a kind of pancake called "Chabati". People in the southern and eastern coastal areas live on rice and like fried rice. The Deccan Plateau in central China is dominated by millet and miscellaneous grains. Indians like to eat spicy food with curry. In terms of drinking water and beverages, Indians, like westerners, have no habit of drinking hot water, and generally like to drink cold water or black tea, milk and coffee.