11 Amazing Facts about India You Must Know

Business-education · Aug 14, 2015

<h2>11 Amazing Facts about India You Must Know</h2>

India, the country with rich diversity, dabbled in uber cultures and it is the largest democracy in the world. Well, you might all know about this ravishing and exquisite side of India but, there are more incredulous and amazing and hardcore facts about India you’re not aware of. On this 69th Independence Day of Indian on August 02, we tell you the amazing and stunning facts about India.

1) India was the richest country across the globe during the 17th century. Christopher Columbus was attracted to India's wealth and was looking for the route to India when he discovered America by mistake.

2) The great scriptures of India - including The Vedas and The Upanishads, were written when most developed nations did not even know how to read and write.

3) As per the Gemological Institute of America, Diamonds were first recognized and mined in India. Until 1896, India was the only source for diamonds to the world.

4) India has the fourth largest army, is the second largest producer of rice and tea, and the largest producer of mica, jute, pulses and milk.

5) According to the sources, India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. By 2030, India will become the third-largest economy, behind China and the USA, with projected GDP at $30 Trillion.

6) As per sources, the average age in India today is 25.6 as opposed to 44.6 of Japanese, 36.9 of Americans and 40.5 of British people.

7) According to Civil Aviation, India is the ninth largest civil aviation market in the world. However, it is expected to become the third largest in the world by 2020 after the US and China.

8) According to the WHO report, India marked three years since its last polio case was reported. The country will, therefore, be declared polio-free and get its WHO certification.