 Most of India has a tropical climate with three main seasons.  October to March is cool 24-25°C and dry.  April to May is hot 28-31°C and dry.  June to September is hot 27-31°C and very wet – the MONSOON season.  During the Monsoon season India experiences very strong winds and very heavy rainfall.

 In the north there are the mountain ranges of the HIMALAYAS. The highest peak in the Himalayas is MOUNT EVEREST.  South of the Himalayas is a huge flat area through which the RIVER GANGES flows.  Southern India is an area of high flat land called the Deccan Plateau.

 Most people in India follow the HINDU religion.  Hindus believe that Hindu gods and goddesses represent the different qualities and powers of one supreme God.  Hindus believe that the place where any rivers meet is sacred. Platforms called ghats are built to enable pilgrims to bathe more easily in the RIVER GANGES.

 Indian food is colourful and uses many spices.  Indians eat different meals depending on what is grown in the area in which they live, and their religion.  Many Indians are vegetarians. Hindus do not eat beef and Muslims do not eat pork.  Although knives and forks are used in India, eating with the fingers of your right hand is considered good manners. You are able to feel and appreciate the texture of the food.

 India is a Federal Republic  The have three branches of government  Executive, Legislative, and Judicial  However their legislative branch is based on a parliamentary system of government.