- Second most populous country in the world, with 1.38 billion people
- 23 official languages!
- The game Snakes and Ladders originated in India
- Chess originated in India during 6th Century AD
- World’s 6th largest economy
- First residential university in the world was established there in the 5th century AD (Nalanda International University)
- Grew tea since 750 BC
- National animal: Tiger
- National flower: Lotus
- National bird: Peacock
