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The '''Republic of India''' is a nation located in south [[Asia]]. It spans from the [[Himalayas]] in the north to the [[Indian Ocean]].  The name "India" came from the word 'Indus', which derives from the Persian word "Hindu" which was used to describe the Sindhu river (now known as the Indus). It borders China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar. India is the 7th largest country in the world in terms of area and 2nd largest in terms of population, standing at around 1.1 billion (2006 estimate).  Only [[China]] has more people. Home to the Indus Valley Civilization, the history, culture and tradition of India is more than three thousand years old.
 
The '''Republic of India''' is a nation located in south [[Asia]]. It spans from the [[Himalayas]] in the north to the [[Indian Ocean]].  The name "India" came from the word 'Indus', which derives from the Persian word "Hindu" which was used to describe the Sindhu river (now known as the Indus). It borders China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar. India is the 7th largest country in the world in terms of area and 2nd largest in terms of population, standing at around 1.1 billion (2006 estimate).  Only [[China]] has more people. Home to the Indus Valley Civilization, the history, culture and tradition of India is more than three thousand years old.
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==Relgions==
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India is a place where four of the major world religions were founded:
 
India is a place where four of the major world religions were founded:
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