India is the largest democracy in South Asia, and it is a giant country with a population of more than 1.2 billion people. The Republic of India is located in South Asia, and is the seventh largest country in the world in terms of geographical area, and the second in terms of population. The country is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the south, the Arabian Sea to the west, and the Bay of Bengal to the east. India is the cradle of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, and the Silk Road passed through it, and many empires were settled in it throughout history, so when you wander in it, you will see many archaeological monuments and evidence left by those civilizations. It is a very large country, so the terrain and environments are amazingly diverse. There are mountainous regions, valleys, deserts, forests, and others. The Indian economy is the seventh largest in the world, and India has the third largest purchasing power, and it is definitely one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Most of the population of India embraces Buddhism, but there are many other religions.