Fun Facts about India!
How big is India?
1,269,339 square miles (about 1/3 the size of the U.S.)
Current population?
1.3 billion
How many seasons?
3: hot summer, rainy monsoon, cool winter.
Most popular sport?
Cricket
What is the national Emblem?
Four lions back to back on a circular abacus. An ancient symbol meaning courage.
Indian Currency?
India Rupee (1 USD= 60 rupees)
National Fruit?
Mango
National Bird?
The peacock
Official language?
Trick question, there is not just one. India has 18 official languages.
National Flower?
lotus
National Anthem?
"Jana Gana Mana" (by Rabindranath Tagore)
What is the national motto?
"Truth Always Triumphs"
When did India gain independence?
1947
National Animal?
Bengal Tiger
Who ruled India before its independence?
Great Britain
What is in the center of the Indian Flag?
Spinning wheel
