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India is a country in Asia. Its capital city is New Delhi. It has a population of around 1,352,617,328 people. The main language is English and the official currency is the Indian rupee. It shares land borders with 6 countries.
India is a country in Asia. Its capital is New Delhi. It has a population of 1,352,617,328, bordering 6 countries. The official language is English. The official currency is the Indian rupee. Where is India?
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India at a glance
Capital New Delhi
Population 1.4B
Currency Indian rupee
Language English
Continent Asia
Coastline Yes The flag of India This is the national flag of India. Learn to spot it in a timed challenge — see a flag, pick the country, beat the clock.
Play Guess the Flag → Frequently asked questions about India What is the capital of India? The capital of India is New Delhi.
What continent is India in? India is located in Asia.
What is the population of India? India has a population of approximately 1,352,617,328 people.
What is the currency of India? The official currency of India is the Indian rupee.
What language is spoken in India? The main language spoken in India is English.
What is the flag of India? India's national flag is shown on this page. You can see the flag design and test your recognition in the DodoThinks flag quiz.
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