Interesting Facts about India.
Size: Total land area in India - 2,973,190 square kilometers. Total area, including territorial seas, claimed is 3,287,590 square kilometers.
Area:------------total: 3,287,590 sq km
Continent------------Asia
Region---------------Southern Asia,Indian subcontinent
Coordinates--------20°00'N 77°00'E
States: 28
Union Territories: 7
International Airports : 24
Ports in India : Cochin Port Trust ,New Mangalore Port Trust ,Calcutta Port Trust ,
Pipavav Port Trust ,Kandala Port Trust,Paradip Port Trust ,Mormugao Port Trust ,
Tuticorn Port Trust ,Chennai Port Trust ,Vishakapatnam Port Trust ,Mumbai Port Trust ,Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust ,Paradip Port Trust ,Dahej Port
Rail Network length – 63,465 km (39435 miles)
National Highways - 66,590 km
Population -
1.17 billion people (estimate for July, 2009)
Imports -
2008-09(apr-nov)- 203.6 billion us $
Exports -
2008-09(apr-nov)- 119.3 billion us $
METROS IN INDIA
Delhi
The Capital of India, History buffs can feast on an overdose of the great old days of grandeur.
Mumbai -
Mumbai, the nagaria of dreams. It is the only place to have a natural harbour.
Bangalore -
Does your heart crave to see the whole world in one shot? If it does, head straight for Bangalore!
Kolkatta -
The city of options and extremes.
Data Source- DGCI & S Kolkata
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