India
Total area: 3.287 sq km
Population: 1 billion
Official language: Hindi
Capital: New Deli
Currency: Indian Rupee
Geography
Climate
Population and Traditions
Currency
Shopping
Indian cuisine
Communication
Geography
India is a huge continent located in South Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan to the west, People's Republic of China (PRC), Nepal, and Bhutan to the north; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east.
India is bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the west, and the Bay of Bengal on the east.
Capital of India is Deli. Total area 3.287.263 sq km.
India is divided into 3 nature regions. They are
1. The northern mountains including the Himalayas, which includes the Kuen Lun and the Karakoram ranges and the northeast mountain ranges.
2. Indo-Gangetic plains
3. Deccan Plateau
The Himalaya is the world's highest mountain range. They form India's northeastern border, separating it from northeastern Asia. They are one of the world's youngest mountain ranges and extend almost uninterrupted for 2,500 m covering an area of 500,000 km2.
Climate
Climatic regions range from equatorial in the south to temperate and alpine in the north
India's climate is strongly influenced by the Himalayas and the Thar Desert, both of which drive the monsoons
The months between April to June are hot and dry; with temperature around 38-46 °C.
Most rainfall occurs between July and October-t 38C .The coldest period is from December to January with t10-23 °С.
Population and Traditions
India is the world's second most populous country.
India is the most culturally, linguistically and genetically diverse geographical entity. Hindi, with the largest number of speakers 35 % is the official language of the union.
In addition, every state and union territory has its own official languages, and the constitution also recognizes in particular 17 other languages and 844 dialects.
Usually families have 4 children. Life internal is around 62.8 years old.
India's literacy rate is 52%
Currency
The Indian currency is the Rupee. When entering the country, travelers must declare any amount of foreign currency that exceeds US$2,500 in cash .Travelers may export the amount of foreign currency that was imported and declared.
The import and export of the Indian Rupee is prohibited except for nationals of Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Nationals of these countries should confirm the specific restrictions prior to arrival in India.
Travelers should note that money changers at hotels have punitively low rates and can find better exchange rates elsewhere.
Exchange rate is around 1 rupee=46 USD
Most government offices and private banks are open weekdays from 1000 to 1400, and Saturdays from 1000 to 1200. Business offices are usually open from 0900 to 1700 Monday through Friday.
Shopping in India
Shops vary in their hours; many open at 0900 (10:00) and close at17:00 (1900). You can find items that suit your budget too. Souvenirs bought from India are ideal as gifts for your friends and family back home. So go through the list of various items and decide what to buy from India.
Clothes
An all time favorite among tourists, clothes are available in a huge variety. Popular fabrics are cotton, silk chiffons, brocade and khadi among others.
Carpets
India has one of the biggest carpet industries in the world. Carpets are available in much affordable prices and are available in a huge variety. Darjeeling is an ideal place to shop for carpets.
Jewellery
The Indian jewellery designs are exquisite and elaborately done. Not only gold, even silver is very popular among tourists and locals. Indian jewellery is famous
for using intricate work of gems and other semi precious stones.
Handicrafts
India is famous for its handicrafts and ethnic crafts items. The rural India specializes in these beautiful hand works.
Other popular shopping items that are taken by tourists include Indian spices, Indian tea, and pickles of different flavors, exotic perfumes and knick knacks from different states. Come here and see for yourself, there is plenty to choose from.
Indian cuisine
Indian cuisine is characterized by a wide variety of regional styles and sophisticated use of herbs and spices. The staple foods in the region are rice (especially in the south and the east) and wheat (predominantly in the north) Spices originally native to the Indian subcontinent that are now consumed world wide include black pepper.
The Indian cuisine boasts of an immense variety not restricted to only curry. An authentic Indian curry is an intricate combination of a stir-fried Masala - a mixture of onion, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes; various spices and seasonings with which meat; poultry, vegetables or fish is prepared to produce a stew-type dish. Note: the word Masala also means spice.
Food in India is wide ranging in variety, taste and flavour. Being so diverse geographically, each region has its own cuisine and style of preparation. Indian cuisine, renowned for its exotic gravies seems complicated for any newcomer.
The unique and strong flavours in Indian cuisine are derived from spices, seasonings and nutritious ingredients such as leafy vegetables, grains, fruits, and legumes. Most of the spices used in Indian cooking were originally chosen thousands of years ago for their medicinal qualities and not for flavour. Many of them such as turmeric, cloves and cardamoms are very antiseptic, others like ginger, are carminative and good for the digestion. All curries are made using a wide variety of spices.
In Indian cuisine, food is categorized into six tastes - sweet, sour, salty, spicy, bitter and astringent. A well-balanced Indian meal contains all six tastes, not always can this be accomplished. This principle explains the use of numerous spice combinations and depth of flavour in Indian recipes. Side dishes and condiments like chutneys, curries, daals and Indian pickles contribute to and add to the overall flavour and texture of a meal and provide balance needed. It’s not accepted to drink alcohol
Communication
To call to Ukraine deal 0038(country code), than city code and phone number
Police 100
Fire department 101
Emergency 102
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Туры в Индию (Russian version)
Population: 1 billion
Official language: Hindi
Capital: New Deli
Currency: Indian Rupee
Geography
Climate
Population and Traditions
Currency
Shopping
Indian cuisine
Communication
Geography
India is a huge continent located in South Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan to the west, People's Republic of China (PRC), Nepal, and Bhutan to the north; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east.
India is bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the west, and the Bay of Bengal on the east.
Capital of India is Deli. Total area 3.287.263 sq km. India is divided into 3 nature regions. They are
1. The northern mountains including the Himalayas, which includes the Kuen Lun and the Karakoram ranges and the northeast mountain ranges.
2. Indo-Gangetic plains
3. Deccan Plateau
The Himalaya is the world's highest mountain range. They form India's northeastern border, separating it from northeastern Asia. They are one of the world's youngest mountain ranges and extend almost uninterrupted for 2,500 m covering an area of 500,000 km2.
Climate
Climatic regions range from equatorial in the south to temperate and alpine in the north
India's climate is strongly influenced by the Himalayas and the Thar Desert, both of which drive the monsoons
The months between April to June are hot and dry; with temperature around 38-46 °C.
Most rainfall occurs between July and October-t 38C .The coldest period is from December to January with t10-23 °С.
Population and Traditions
India is the world's second most populous country.
India is the most culturally, linguistically and genetically diverse geographical entity. Hindi, with the largest number of speakers 35 % is the official language of the union.
In addition, every state and union territory has its own official languages, and the constitution also recognizes in particular 17 other languages and 844 dialects.
Usually families have 4 children. Life internal is around 62.8 years old.India's literacy rate is 52%
Currency
The Indian currency is the Rupee. When entering the country, travelers must declare any amount of foreign currency that exceeds US$2,500 in cash .Travelers may export the amount of foreign currency that was imported and declared.
The import and export of the Indian Rupee is prohibited except for nationals of Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Nationals of these countries should confirm the specific restrictions prior to arrival in India.
Travelers should note that money changers at hotels have punitively low rates and can find better exchange rates elsewhere.
Exchange rate is around 1 rupee=46 USD
Most government offices and private banks are open weekdays from 1000 to 1400, and Saturdays from 1000 to 1200. Business offices are usually open from 0900 to 1700 Monday through Friday.
Shopping in India
Shops vary in their hours; many open at 0900 (10:00) and close at17:00 (1900). You can find items that suit your budget too. Souvenirs bought from India are ideal as gifts for your friends and family back home. So go through the list of various items and decide what to buy from India.
Clothes
An all time favorite among tourists, clothes are available in a huge variety. Popular fabrics are cotton, silk chiffons, brocade and khadi among others.
Carpets
India has one of the biggest carpet industries in the world. Carpets are available in much affordable prices and are available in a huge variety. Darjeeling is an ideal place to shop for carpets.
Jewellery
The Indian jewellery designs are exquisite and elaborately done. Not only gold, even silver is very popular among tourists and locals. Indian jewellery is famous
for using intricate work of gems and other semi precious stones.Handicrafts
India is famous for its handicrafts and ethnic crafts items. The rural India specializes in these beautiful hand works.
Other popular shopping items that are taken by tourists include Indian spices, Indian tea, and pickles of different flavors, exotic perfumes and knick knacks from different states. Come here and see for yourself, there is plenty to choose from.
Indian cuisine
Indian cuisine is characterized by a wide variety of regional styles and sophisticated use of herbs and spices. The staple foods in the region are rice (especially in the south and the east) and wheat (predominantly in the north) Spices originally native to the Indian subcontinent that are now consumed world wide include black pepper.
The Indian cuisine boasts of an immense variety not restricted to only curry. An authentic Indian curry is an intricate combination of a stir-fried Masala - a mixture of onion, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes; various spices and seasonings with which meat; poultry, vegetables or fish is prepared to produce a stew-type dish. Note: the word Masala also means spice.
Food in India is wide ranging in variety, taste and flavour. Being so diverse geographically, each region has its own cuisine and style of preparation. Indian cuisine, renowned for its exotic gravies seems complicated for any newcomer.
The unique and strong flavours in Indian cuisine are derived from spices, seasonings and nutritious ingredients such as leafy vegetables, grains, fruits, and legumes. Most of the spices used in Indian cooking were originally chosen thousands of years ago for their medicinal qualities and not for flavour. Many of them such as turmeric, cloves and cardamoms are very antiseptic, others like ginger, are carminative and good for the digestion. All curries are made using a wide variety of spices.
In Indian cuisine, food is categorized into six tastes - sweet, sour, salty, spicy, bitter and astringent. A well-balanced Indian meal contains all six tastes, not always can this be accomplished. This principle explains the use of numerous spice combinations and depth of flavour in Indian recipes. Side dishes and condiments like chutneys, curries, daals and Indian pickles contribute to and add to the overall flavour and texture of a meal and provide balance needed. It’s not accepted to drink alcohol
Communication
To call to Ukraine deal 0038(country code), than city code and phone number
Police 100
Fire department 101
Emergency 102
[Tags: Tours to India]
Туры в Индию (Russian version)
