India is a land filled with riveting things. It has diversity like no other nation. To write about its greatness in a single article is impossible. So we compiled some facts about the nation that will make you gasp in awe. So let’s begin.
1. India Is the Home of the Wettest Place on Earth
A village named Mawsynram in the Indian state of Meghalaya holds the record of receiving the most rain. Mawsynram receives a whopping 11,873 mm annually. Moreover, the monsoon there lasts for six months.
2. There Is a Temple of Rats in India!
In Rajasthan, you can visit a temple which is the home of thousands of rats. In fact, the temple is dedicated to the rats.
3. More Than 10,000 Languages Are Spoken in India
Although the official languages of India are English and Hindi, the communication is not restricted to these. There are commonly-spoken languages such as Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, and Punjabi. Shockingly, there are 19,500 known dialects across India. And these are only the known ones.
4. India Is the Second Largest English Speaking Country
You would think that with so many languages, India would have little room for foreign languages. Wrong. The culturally rich nation has close to 300 million English speakers.
5. Almost 70% of the World’s Spices Come From India
Indians love their food spicy. But they have enough to share with the world. Share so much, that in fact, they are responsible for the production of seventy percent of the world’s spices.
6. Chess Is an Indian Creation
Chess has ancient roots and those roots were birthed from mother India. It is still a very popular game, considering it was invented in the 6th century AD.
7. Shampoo Took Birth in India
Indian locals were the first ones to start using shampoo. Traditional herbs mixed with dried gooseberry were used to wash hair. In fact, the word shampoo was derived from the Hindi word champo.
8. India’s First Rocket Was Super-Light
The first rocket launched from India was very lightweight. It was so light that it was carried on a bicycle to the Thumba launching station in Kerala. Imagine!
9. There Is a Poll Booth for Only One Voter
Whenever there is an election, the election commission of India sets up a voting station in the Gir forest for a single voter. This just shows how strong the Indian democracy is. Mr. Mahant Bharatdas Darshandas has been a regular voter since 2004 when the booth was built for him.
10. India Has a Floating Post Office
In India, it is hard to separate fact from fiction. But this piece of information is undoubtedly a fact. When you visit the Dal lake in Kashmir, you can witness the masterpiece yourself. Dal Lake is a famous tourist spot and the floating post office adds to the value of the attraction.
There are just 10 facts. India holds a lot more wonders than these 10 facts can cover. It is a beautiful country filled with even more beautiful things.
Written By - Abdullah Shamsi
Edited By - Dana Asnan
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