Definition: The word "India" is a country in South Asia, located on the northern bank of the Indian Ocean.
In general, India has a diverse culture with many ethnic groups from different parts of the world living there. The country's language is Hindustani and it uses the Latin alphabet. The official languages are Hindi and English. It shares borders with Pakistan to the west, Afghanistan to the east, and Bangladesh to the north. India is also bordered by Myanmar to the southwest, Bhutan to the northeast, Sri Lanka to the southeast, and Nepal to the south.
India has a long history of culture, religion, and history. The country's ancient literature includes many works of Indian classical music such as classical poetry written in Sanskrit, hymns and recitations in Bengali and Sanskrit, and other Sanskrit works including the epic Mahabharata.
The economic power of India is largely attributed to its large land area and a few important industries such as textiles, iron ore, sugar cane, oilseeds, and steel. The country also produces various foods including wheat and rice, pulses, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, and meat.
India's geography includes the Himalayas in the north, Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the west, and the Bay of Bengal on its south. It is surrounded by Bangladesh to the east, Myanmar to the southeast, Bhutan to the northeast, Sri Lanka to the southwest, and Nepal to the northwest. India is connected to Southeast Asia through Burma (Myanmar) and East Africa through Kenya.
India has a long tradition in Buddhism and Hinduism, and it is also known for its rich culture with many festivals, traditional dances, and music traditions such as Hindustani classical music, which is also known as "Bhajani" or the "Gurukul" of India.
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