Land Area : 3.29 million square kilometers
Capital: New Delhi
Government: Democratic, Parliamentary
Political System: India is a Republic with a federal structure, comprising 29 States and 6 Union Territories. The 1950 Constitution provides for a Parliamentary system of Government with a bicameral parliament and three branches: The Executive, Legislative and Judiciary.
Judicial System: Well developed independent judiciary comprising the Supreme Court which is the apex judicial authority, High Courts in every state and lower courts at the town levels.
Population:1027 million (March 2001)
Life Expectancy: 57.7 years, male; 58.7 years, female ( 1991-cencus)
Climate: Mainly tropical with temperatures ranging from 10o - 40o C in most parts of the country.
Time Zone: GMT + 51/2 hours
Currency Unit: Indian Rupee