New Delhi: One of the oldest civilizations in the world, India is a country as vastly diverse in its history as it is in its homogenous and vibrant diversity. India is also home to some of the most amazing historical and architectural wonders, distinct cultures, languages and cuisines, and these amazing facts about India will surely make you proud and much more curious.
1. India covers 2.4% of the Earth’s surface. The total area of India is 32,87,263 sq km.
2. Kanchenjunga is the highest mountain in India.
3. Deccan Plateau is the largest plateau of India and Ladakh Plateau is the highest plateau of India.
4. Andaman is the largest island of India and Majuli is the largest river island in the world located in Assam, India.
5. India has only one dessert which is Thar dessert. It is located in the state of Rajasthan.
6. The longest Indian river is the Ganga, its length is 2,640 km.
7. World’s largest delta (in West Bengal) Sundarban consists of Brahmaputra and Ganga.
8. The Aravallis is the oldest mountain range of India.
9. Agriculture in India: More than 50 percent of the country’s area is under cultivation and about 64% of India’s population is engaged in agriculture.
There are two main harvest seasons in India namely:
(i) Rabbi
(ii) Kharif
Rabi: Sown in October or December and harvested in April or May. The main crops are: barely, wheat, peas, gram and mustard.
Kharif: Sown in June or July and harvested in September or October.
The main crops are: Bajra, Cotton, Jowar, Rice and Jute.
10. Forests: India covers about 24.1% forest area (as per Forest Survey Report).
Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover in India among all other states.
11. Gujarat has the longest coastline of any Indian state.
12. Bangladesh shares maximum border with India.
13. India is divided into 28 states, 8 union territories, 1 national capital territory.
14. Rajasthan is the largest Indian state after Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, UP.
15. UP is the most populous state in India after Maharashtra, Bihar and West Bengal.
