So, I just thought may be it would be good for all of us to know a few facts about India? Yea, understood! It is available in a lot of other places, but thought, This would be a good way to start out. You know? It's always good to have facts and figures before you start discovering a country? don't you think?

I will just chart out some of the most relevant facts ok? Check it out..

• India is officially called the Republic of India or Bharat Ganarajya
• 7th Largest Country by area in the whole world.
• 2nd most populated country -Population as on March 1st 2001 1.2 billion ( 1,210,193,422) 623.7 million males and 586.4 million females . Yes if you are Indian, you are one of them . 
• Govt Type - Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic with a Parliamentary System of Government.
• Capital  of India is New Delhi.
• There are about 28 states and 7 Union territories currently.
• Flag Description : the National Flag is a horizontal tri-color of Deep Saffron at the top, white in the middle and dark green at the bottom in equal proportion. At the centre of the white band is a navy blue wheel, which is a representation of the Ashoka Chakra at Sarnath.
• There are 22 different languages which has been recognised by the constitution of India, apart from many more dialects and language branches. Hindi is the official language and English still remains as the language for official Communication.

I think this minimum factual information is required for anyone who wants to start knowing about India. and So I have listed it here.