The capital of India Delhi is a an enticing and a vibrant city featuring colorful markets, great historical attractions and excellent food. The modern day Delhi is basically two cities, the New Delhi and the Old Delhi. Visitors can see architectural legacy of the Islamic emperors like the Red Fort and the Jama Masjid in old Delhi, the Qutb Minar in Mehrauli and Humayun
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India Overview for the Muslim traveller
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India is an enchanted land that offers travelers with an array of memorable experiences. A country with a rich history that can be dated back to 2500BC when the first civilizations were known to settle along the Indus River, the vastness and the diverse culture are breathtaking. Apart from the historical richness, the country also has a touch of modernity.
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ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL: New Delhi
COMMERCIAL CAPITAL: Mumbai
GEOGRAPHY
India is situated in South Asia and it is bounded to the southwest by the Arabian Sea, to the southeast by the Bay of Bengal, and to the south by the Indian Ocean. India shares a total land area of 3,287,263 square kilometres and it is the seventh-largest country in the world.
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 1.21 Billion. Muslims account for about 13.4% of the population.
CLIMATE
India has four climatic zones. In the southwestern lowlands is a tropical rainy climate. A Tropical dry climate governs the Western part of the country. Most of Northeast India are subject to a humid subtropical climate while an alpine climate is found in the northern part of the country.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Hindi and English are the two official languages.
LOCAL TIME
GMT+5:30 hrs throughout the year
BUSINESS HOURS
General: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
HOLIDAYS
Independence Day: August 15th
Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday: October 2nd
Christmas: December 25th
Muslim Festivals (Based on the lunar calandar):
Id-ul-Fitr
Id-ul-Adha
Milad-un-Nabi
CURRENCY
Indian Rupee
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police/ Emergencies: 100/2611
Medical: 102/1298
Fire: 101 or 2611
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