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[[Image:Flag of India svg.png|right|thumb|200px|Flag of India.]]
[[Image:Flag of India svg.png|right|thumb|250px|Flag of India.]]
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 (2005 estimate).
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 (2005 estimate).