India


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Flag Description
Three equal horizontal bands of saffron (subdued orange) (top), white, and green with a blue chakra (24-spoked wheel) centered in the white band; similar to the flag of niger, which has a small orange disk centered in the white band.

Currency
Indian rupee.

Astronomy
Today's date is November 8, 2009. There is currently a Full Moon.

Location
Southern asia, bordering the arabian sea and the bay of bengal, between burma and pakistan.

Climate
Varies from tropical monsoon in south to temperate in north.

Terrain
Upland plain (deccan plateau) in south, flat to rolling plain along the ganges, deserts in west, himalayas in north.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Indian Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Kanchenjunga 8,598 m.

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India

This is a map of India. The map illustrates the location of New Delhi and its proximity to Panaji, Mumbai, Madurai, and the Arabian Sea.

Other countries on this map include: Pakistan / China / Burma

India News:
South Korea approves India deal
South Korea ratifies a free trade deal with India that will give the two Asian countries greater access to each other's markets.
India bus accident leaves 30 dead
An overcrowded bus falls into a gorge in northern India, killing at least 30 passengers and injuring 26 others, police say.

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