India will sideswipe you with its size, clamor and diversity. Nothing in the country is ever quite what you expect, and the only thing to expect is the unexpected which comes in many forms and will always want to sit next to you. India is a litmus test for many travelers and some visitors are only too happy to get on an aircraft and fly away, but if you enjoy delving into convoluted cosmologies and thrive on sensual overload, then India is one of the most intricate and rewarding dramas unfolding on earth.
Full country name: Republic of India

Area: 3,287,590 sq km (1,229,737 sq mi)

Population: 1,014,003,817

Capital city: New Delhi

People: 72% Indo-Aryan, 25% Dravidian, 3% other

Language: Hindi

Religion: 80% Hindu, 14% Muslim, 2.4% Christian, 2% Sikh, 0.7% Buddhist, 0.5% Jains, 0.4% other