India At A Glance

Do you know how many States and Union Territories there are in India?  How many State Capitals can you name?  What does Indian money look like?  Do you want to have an up-to-date map of India?

Look below for some answers and lots of basic information about India.

India: Geography, People, Government and Economy 

For quick reference or reminders about some basic facts about India follow this link:  http://india.gov.in/knowindia/india_at_a_glance.php

Indian money:  What does Indian money look like? 

See both sides of currency notes along with their unique features.  Amaze your friends - tell them how many languages used on the currency notes.  http://india.gov.in/outerwin.htm?id=http://rbi.org.in/Scripts/ic_banknotes.aspx

India:  States and Union Territories and their Capitals

There are 28 States and 7 Union Territories. For a list of the States, Union Territories and their Capitals click here

For an interactive list that shows descriptions and images of the people and culture as well as photographs of places, copy and paste this link into your browser http://india.gov.in/knowindia/state_uts.php

Maps: 

Map of India - zoomable map from National Geographic http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/india-map/

From the Survey of India - downloadable maps of physical features, outline and political maps http://www.surveyofindia.gov.in/soi_geo.html (It is a slow site - be patient!)

National Language of India:  What is the National Language of India?

India: National Symbols  

The national flag, national emblem, national anthem, national tree, national song, national calendar, national animal, national bird, national flower and national fruit are described.http://india.gov.in/knowindia/national_symbols.php

Some Puzzles  India: States and Cities Word Puzzles