It is a constitutional republic that represents a highly diverse population consisting of thousands of ethnic groups It was originally used for the indian subcontinent and the areas to its east. It is made up of eight union territories and 28 states, and its capital is new delhi.
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India is geographically positioned both in the northern and eastern hemispheres of the earth.
India is now the most populous country in the world, with an estimated population of 1.4 billion people (in 2024) The country is subdivided into 29 states and seven union territories India, the world's largest democracy, has a very diverse population, geography, and climate India is the world's second most populous country, as well as the seventh largest in area.
