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The Republic of India, commonly known as India, is a country situated in South Asia. It comprises 28 states and 8 Union Territories, covering a diverse landscape with a rich cultural heritage. Spanning approximately 1.3 million square miles (3.3 million square kilometers), India ranks as the seventh-largest country by land area. India shares its borders with Pakistan to the northwest, China and Nepal to the north, Bhutan to the northeast, and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. Surrounded by the Indian Ocean to the south, it also has maritime boundaries with Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Boasting a population exceeding 1.3 billion, India stands as the second-most populous nation globally. The capital city is New Delhi, while Mumbai serves as a prominent financial hub and the most populous city.
