Let’s learn some interesting facts about India! This fascinating country is popular because of many reasons, including the Taj Mahal, being the country Mahatma Gandhi is from, Bollywood, and more. But there’s much more to learn! We have printable 10 India fun facts for kids and adults (plus some basic facts to complement the learning), so everyone can enjoy coloring as they learn. Enjoy!
India Facts for Kids
Kids of all ages that love Indian food and Indian culture will love our set of coloring pages with facts about India. It is such a fascinating country, after all! Click the green button to download and print the fun facts about India:
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For example, did you know that although India has no national language, it has 28 officially recognized languages? And that the Indian Rupee is the official currency of India? If you didn’t, that’s ok! We’re here to learn. Print our coloring set, grab your coloring pencils, and get ready to learn!
10 Amazing Facts About India
- India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in the Asian continent. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second most populated country, and the largest democracy in the world.
- The capital of India is New Delhi.
- Nearly 4 million Indian Americans reside in United States, and over 700,000 U.S. citizens live in India.
- India’s population is 1.4 billion, with 705 officially recognized ethnic groups.
- Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
- India has a large variety of fauna: 92,037 animal species, of which insects alone include 61,375 species.
- India’s birth rate has declined by 20% over the last decade.
- The British Raj was the British rule on the Indian subcontinent and lasted from 1858 to 1947.
- The name ‘India’ is derived initially from Sindhu (Indus River)’s name and has been used in Greek since the 5th century BCE.
- Although India has no national language, the country’s official language is Hindi in Devanagari script. 10% of the Indian population speaks English.
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More India Facts for Kids
- Himachal Pradesh is one of the most famous Indian states in northern India, known for its scenic beauty near the Himalayan mountains.
- Since the population size is so large (the second-most populous country), it makes up 17.7% of the worldwide population.
- The British Empire colonized India for almost 200 years, from 1757 until India gained independence in 1947.
- The Ganges is the longest river in India and is considered sacred by the Hindu religion. It is believed that taking a dip in its waters will purify their souls.
- India holds the World Guinness Record for having the largest number of post offices, with over 150,000 post offices nationwide. They provide services to people even in remote, rural areas.
- The game of snakes and ladders originated in ancient India and was known as “Moksha Patam,” which means “Path to Salvation.” The game was originally used to teach moral lessons to children.
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SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR INDIA FACTS COLORING SHEETS
- Something to color with favorite crayons, colored pencils, markers, paint, watercolors…
- The printable India facts coloring sheets template pdf — see button below to download & print.
- India facts coloring pages are sized for standard letter printer paper dimensions – 8.5 x 11 inches.
This pdf file includes two coloring sheets loaded with India facts that you don’t want to miss. Print as many sets as needed and give them to friends or family!
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What was your favorite India fact?! Which one impressed you the most?
