Indian civilization dates back to 4000 B.C. Different rulers ruled it as a series of smaller kingdoms than as a country across centuries. The impact of this diversity can easily be seen in diverse cultures, castes and languages of its citizens. India got its independence from the British rule in 1947 A.D. and has 29 states and 6 Union territories at present.

The total boundary for India is 14,103 kms. It shares its borders with Pakistan (2,912 kms), China (3,380 kms), Bangladesh (4,053 kms), Nepal (1,690 kms), Burma (1,463 kms) and Bhutan (605 kms).

India represents about 15 % of the world's population. It stands second after China in this regard. It is a very densely populated country with only 2% of the total world's land. About 80% of these are Hindus, 10% are Muslims and Buddhists, while Sikhs, Jains and Christians make up for the rest.

India has a large number of rivers that makes agriculture a major occupation for about two-third of its population. Hindi is the national language whereas English is associate official and a major language of trade and service sector. There are 18 other official languages and about 37 total spoken languages.