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 February 9, 2010. There is currently a Last Quarter 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:
India missile ready for army use
India's medium-range nuclear-capable ballistic missile, Agni-III, is ready to be inducted into the armed forces after a successful test, the army says
Avalanche kills troops in Kashmir
India says at least 17 soldiers have been killed after an avalanche struck a high-altitude military training camp in Kashmir.

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