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 HISTORY
• India is a land of ancient civilization. India's
social, economic, and cultural configurations
are the products of a long process of regional
expansion. Indian history begins with the
birth of the Indus Valley Civilization and the
coming of the Aryans. These two phases are
usually described as the pre-Vedic and Vedic
age. Hinduism arose in the Vedic period. 
 
• India is considered by some to be one of the
most diverse countries in the world; with over
122 languages spoken by at least 10,000
people, topography that ranges from the
Himalayan mountain range to the Great
Indian Desert, and the world’s largest film
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 INDIA COUNTRY REPORT
• India is the largest and the most varied of the country’s of South Asia. It is the
only one to extend through all the sub continents geographical region, from the
snowy peaks of Himalayas more than 25,000 feet high, through the tropical
beaches of the Malabar Coast.
• Its population is phenomenally diverse divided by languages, religions, and
cultures by cities and villages by extremes of poverty and wealth.
• It is a land of many contrast.

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 LANGUAGE
• India has 28 states and seven territories, according to the World Health
Organization. There is no official language in India, according to a Gujarat High
Court ruling in 2010, though Hindi is the official language of the government.
The Constitution of India officially recognizes 23 official languages. 

RELIGION
• India is identified as the birthplace of Hinduism
and Buddhism, the third and fourth largest
religions. About 84 percent of the population
identifies as Hindu, according to the "Handbook
of Research on Development and Religion," edited
by Matthew Clarke (Edward Elgar Publishing,
2013). There are many variations of Hinduism,
and four predominant sects — Shaiva, Vaishnava,
Shakteya and Smarta.

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 FOOD
• When the Moghul Empire invaded during the sixteenth century, they left a
significant mark on the Indian cuisine, according to Texas A&M University.
Indian cuisine is also influenced by many other countries. It is known for its
large assortment of dishes and its liberal use of herbs and spices. Cooking styles
vary from region to region.
 
• Wheat, Basmati rice and pulses with chana (Bengal gram) are important staples
of the Indian diet. The food is rich with curries and spices, including ginger,
coriander, cardamom, turmeric, dried hot peppers, and cinnamon, among
others. Chutneys — thick condiments and spreads made from assorted fruits
and vegetables such as tamarind and tomatoes and mint, cilantro and other
herbs — are used generously in Indian cooking.

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 CLOTHING
• Indian clothing is closely identified with the colorful silk saris worn by many of
the country's women. A traditional piece of clothing for men is the dhoti, an
unstitched piece of cloth that is tied around the waist and legs. Men also wear a
kurta, a loose shirt that is worn about knee-length. For special occasions, men
wear a sherwani or achkan, which is a long coat that with a collar having no
lapel. It is buttoned up to the collar and down to the knees

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 CUSTOMS AND CELEBRATIONS
• Diwali is the largest and most important holiday to India, according to National
Geographic. It is a five-day festival known as the festival of lights because of the
lights lit during the celebration to symbolize the inner light that protects them
from spiritual darkness. Holi, the festival of colors, also called the festival of
love, is popular in the spring. The country also celebrates Republic Day (Jan.
26), Independence Day (Aug. 15) and Mahatma Gandhi's birthday (Oct. 2).

ETIQUETTE
• Meeting and greeting – it is tradtional to greet people using “Namaste” – place
both hands together and bows slightly.
• Communication Style – Avoid standing too close to others.
Using right hand to touch, accept or give something.

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 ETIQUETTE
• Personal Space – Refrain from standing within an arm’s length of others
PDAs are not encouraged
Taboos – Do not show anger
Do not touch another person with your feet or shoes
Ears are considered sacred
• Dining – Do not drink alcohol
Food is often eaten by right hand while the left hand is used for
cleaning

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REFERERENCES:
• https://www.culturalindia.net/indian-history/index.html
• https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.livescience.com/28634-indian-culture.html
• https://www.commisceo-global.com/resources/country-guides/india-guide

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