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India

Republic of India

CapitalNew Delhi
CurrencyIndian rupee (INR)
PowerType C / D / M · 230 V
LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Tamil

India is a subcontinent of distinct regions, cuisines and climates, all running on one time zone at UTC+5:30. Most visitors need a visa or e-Visa in advance; plugs vary, so a universal adapter is the safe choice.

Region
Asia · Southern Asia
Population
1.4B (1,417,492,000)
Area
3,287,590 km²

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Upcoming public holidays

National holidays in India over the next 12 months. See the full calendar.

Practical facts

Languages
English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code
+91
Internet domain
.in
Currency
Indian rupee (INR)
Time zones
Asia/Kolkata

Power

Plug types: Type C, Type D, Type M

Voltage 230 V · Frequency 50 Hz

Check your charger’s label — most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Adapter guide.

Airports in India

+ 118 more airports — use search to find them.

Bordering countries

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Source: Wikipedia — India, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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