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The Republic of
India commonly known as India, is a sovereign country in South
Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area,
the second most populous country, and the most populous liberal
democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the
south, the Arabian Sea on the west, and the Bay of Bengal on the
east, India has a coastline of over 7000 kilometers. Home to the
Indus Valley civilization and a region of historic trade routes
and vast empires, the Indian subcontinent was identified with
its commercial and cultural wealth for much of its long history.
Four major world religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and
Sikhism originated here, while Islam, Christianity, Judaism and
Zoroastrianism arrived in the first millennium CE and shaped the
region's variegated culture. The roads connecting these cities
are also very well maintained barring a few patches where some
maintenance work is currently underway. |
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Endowed with natural
beauty and a great history, tourism is flourishing in Rajasthan.
The palaces of Jaipur, lakes of Udaipur, and desert forts of
Jodhpur, Bikaner & Jaisalmer are among the most preferred
destination of many tourists, Indian and foreign. Tourism
accounts for eight percent of the state's domestic product. Many
old and neglected palaces and forts have been converted into
heritage hotels. Tourism has increased employment in the
hospitality sector. |
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