geography
India shares land borders with six countries and is home to Mawsynram, one of the wettest places on Earth, which receives over 11,000 mm of rain a year.
India
Republic of India
Population, GDP, and key facts about India — updated for 2026.
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India quick facts
- Population
- 1,450,935,791
- Area
- 3,287,260 km²
- Population density
- 484 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 3.8 Trillion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 2.6K
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Currency
- Indian rupee (₹, INR)
- Languages
- English, Hindi, Tamil
India at human scale
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about India
What is the capital of India?
The capital of India is New Delhi.
What is India's population?
India has a population of 1,450,935,791.
What is India's GDP per capita?
India's GDP per capita is US$ 2.6K.
What is the currency of India?
The currency of India is the Indian rupee (INR).
Is India bigger than Pakistan?
India is about 4.1× the size of Pakistan by land area.
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