Facts of India

Capital City : New DelhiLanguage : HindiPopulation : 1,147,995,898 (2008)Climate : Varies from tropical monsoon in

south to temperate in northGovernment: Federal republic

Economic Facts

Currency : RupeeForeign exchange : risen from US$5.8 billion

in March 1991 to US$308 billion on 4 July 2008

Exporting Products : The major export products of India include leather, medical appliances, equipments, textiles

Travel Information

Methods/costs of travel to the India : Airplane / 1000$ for round trip

Hotel Accommodations : New Delhi Hotels, Mumbai Hotels, Agra Hotels, Goa Hotels

Methods of travel while in the India : Train , Taxi , Bus , Rickshaw

Communication modes available in India : Public phone booths , Cell phones , Cyber cafes, Postal service

Culture and Customers

Holidays In India : There are three national holidays in India. Independence Day, Republic Day and Gandhi Jayanti.

Major Religions : Hinduism accounting for 80% of population. Second largest religion is Islam.

Etiquette : When leaving a group, each person must be bid farewell individually. Take off your shoes before entering the house. Much Indian food is eaten with the fingers.

Eating Habits

General cost of meals/restaurants : 60 rupee (35 rupee per dollar)

Whether American food is served in the India : There are American food such as burgers, coke , KFC.

Eating habits : Always use your right hand to eat, whether you are using utensils or your fingers

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