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India geography facts

India is a country or territory in Southern Asia. Its capital is New Delhi, and its currency is Indian rupee.

Official name
Republic of India
Capital
New Delhi
Region
Asia
Subregion
Southern Asia
Currency
Indian rupee
Languages
English, Hindi, Tamil
Land neighbours
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, China, Nepal, Pakistan
Area
3,287,590 km²
Landlocked
No
Calling code
+91
Internet domain
.in

Quick answers about India

What is the capital of India?

The capital of India is New Delhi.

What currency is used in India?

India uses Indian rupee.

Where is India?

India is in Southern Asia, within Asia.

What languages are spoken in India?

The reference languages listed for India are English, Hindi, Tamil.

Which countries border India?

India shares listed land borders with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, China, Nepal, Pakistan.

Is India landlocked?

No. India is not landlocked.

States and provinces in India

Sources and review

Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.

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