India
The Republic of India is a country in South Asia that occupies most of the Indian subcontinent. The country is the seventh largest in the world, with a population of over 1.2 billion, the second largest in the world after the People's Republic of China. To the north, Nepal to the north, Nepal to the north, Bhutan to the northeast, Pakistan to the west, Myanmar and Bangladesh to the east, Bengal Bay to the southeast, Arabian Sea to the southwest, and the Indian Ocean to the south . There are Sri Lanka and Maldives near India, and the maritime boundaries of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are bordered by Thailand and Indonesia. The capital city is New Delhi, BRICS, and G20 member. The Indian subcontinent, which was the birthplace of ancient indus civilization and historically traded and had a huge empire, has long been recognized for its geopolitical status and economic and cultural value. India is the birthplace of four important religions. Zoroastrians, Christians, and Muslims have influenced India over the next millennium, creating a diverse religious culture in India.