INDIA-JAPAN: General comparison Location Area-Total (sq km ) India 20 00 N, 77 00 E 3,287,590 Japan 35 41 6 N139 45 4 E 377,835 sq km Area-Land (sq km) Area-Water (sq km) Population Population density (person/km 2 ) Coast line (Km) Time Zone Life expectancy 2,973,190 sq km 314,400 sq km 1,065,070,607 (July 2004) 324 7516 kms GMT +5 ½ hours. 60.4 years male: 61.8 years female: 59 years 374,744 sq km 3,091 sq km 127,463,611 (July 2006 est.) 332.5 29,751 km GMT +9 hours. 81.25 years male: 77.96 years female: 84.7 years
Area India Japan Population India Japan
India: Unity in Diversity Courage and sacrifice Peace Faith and Fertility It has 29 states and 6 union territories There are 18 official languages, 114 languages, and 900 dialects in India. Hindi: National language. English: commonly used for national, political, commercial & educational purposes 7 th largest country, 2 nd most populous (1.06 billion). 1 out of 5 people in the world = Indian
Non-violence, Truth, Vegetarianism, Simplicity, Freedom Struggle, Unifying Hindus & Muslims Mahatma Gandhi Father of Nation
Religions In India Hindu Temple Jain Temple Sikh Gurudwara Buddhist Pagoda 4 major religions of the world have originated from India: Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism & Buddhism.
Religions of India Bahai Lotus Temple Parsi Fire Temple Jewish Synagogue Christian church: St. Paul's Cathedral Muslim mosque: Nakhoda Mosque
Dances of India The cultural richness of India is reflected in her numerous classical & folk dances.
Bharatnatyam is one of the seven major classical dance forms, which originated in India. It originated in the state of Tamil Nadu Kuchipudi, Andhra Pradesh
Odissi may be the earliest classical dance style of India. Odissi is nurtured in the state of Orissa Manipuri dance originated in Manipur. The love of Lord Krishna and Radha is the dominant theme of this dance
Mohiniyattam, Kerala Kathak, north India
Kathakali is one of the oldest theatre forms in the world. It originated in the state of Kerala Yakshagana is theatre forms originated in Karnataka. Normally played from night to day break and all parts are managed by men
Folk Dances Dandiya -A folk dance of Gujarat. Popular all over India Bihu is the folk dance of Assam Bhangra This folk dance from Punjab is characterized by vigorous movements. Bhangra is a rage in India
Classical Music Musical Movies Indian classical music has a rich tradition. The earliest musical compositions are attributed in the Samveda more than 4000 years ago. Indian musical instruments like sitar, tabla & sarangi are popular throughout the world today. Music & Dance are inseparable elements of Indian movies.
Wildlife Royal Bengal Tiger is the national animal of India. Its habitat is the mangrove forest of the Sunderbans. Peacock is the national bird of India.
Indian Elephant
Snakes Cobra King Cobra Worshiping Snake God Snake charmer
Monuments: Taj Mahal (In Agra) The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17 th century in memory of his wife Mumtaz. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful constructions in the world. It is a symbol of Love.
NEW-DELHI Rastrapathi Bhavan Official residence of President Kutub-Minar India Gate In the memory of Indian soldiers who lost their lives during the Afghan Wars and World War I
Gateway of India (in Mumbai) - built to commemorate the visit of King George VI and Queen Mary to Bombay,
Festivals: Ganesh Chaturthi Ganesh Chaturthi is an important festival In India. It is celebrated every year around September Worshiping the God with elephant face
Festivals: Durga Puja/ Dusserha The Durga Puja is celebrated in Kolkata and allover India every year around October. Called as Dusserha in Mysore Celebrated for 10 days
Festivals: Diwali Diwali-the festival of lights-is a popular festival in India. It is celebrated throughout the country in the month of November.
Festivals: Holi Holi the festival of colors-is celebrated all over India.
Costumes: Saree Sindhoor for married woman bindhi Golden waist chain bangles Lady in a Saree
Lady in a Ghagra Choli Costumes: Ghagra Choli
Costumes: Salwar Kameez; Churidar Lady in Kameez Lady in Churidar
TRIBAL COSTUMES
Bridal Dress
Mehendi (dye made from plants)
Costumes: Turban, Kurta.. A Sikh in a Turban Men wearing Kurta Rajastani Dress
Marriage An Indian marriage ceremony.
Indian Marriage Scenes
INDIAN FOODS Indian food is as varied as India's geography, climate, religion & culture. Indian Spices
Indian Spices Idli Dosa Sambar Pulav
Naan Roti Naan Puri Chapati Coconut Water
Biriyani Tandoori Chicken Chicken Kebab
Indian Market
Transportation in India
Education system in India
What They Study? Nursery Alphabets and Numbers (English and Local Language Primary Three Languages, Science, Mathematics, Social sciences, general Knowledge, Computer Secondary Further division of subject; Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Algebra, Geometry, History, Civics, etc Higher Secondary (Pre-University) Specialization Science or Arts or Commerce. Polytechnique education Graduation (University) Specialized subjects; Professional course Post-Graduation Masters degree, Doctoral degree
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