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Capital
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New Delhi
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Population
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1,029,991,145 (July 2001)
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Area
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3,287,590 sq km - slightly more than one-third the size of the US
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Government
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Federal republic
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Money
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Indian rupee (INR)
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Climate
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Varies from tropical monsoon in south to temperate in north
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Languages
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English enjoys associate status but is the most important language for national, political, and commercial communication. Hindi is the national language and primary tongue of 30% of the people.
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