1. Features of
Modern India
*People visiting Taj Mahal

2. Neighboring Countries
*Map of Bangladesh
The country of Bangladesh, which literally translates to “Bengal nation”, contains a population of approximately 135 million people. One of the most densely populated and poorest countries in the world, Bangladesh’s economy has held up well in spite of the global economic crisis.

3. The Independence of India
Mohandas Gandhi became the leader of the nonviolent movement for an independent India, which was achieved in Assassinated in 1948, Gandhi continues to be revered as the father of his country.
*Statue of Gandhi

4. Heritage and Culture *Two monkeys overlooking Ganges in India
Held sacred by Hindus, the Ganges River runs through India and Bangladesh. Hindus regularly bath in its waters at special holy sites, and cast the ashes of their dead into its waters .
*Two monkeys overlooking Ganges in India

5. Features of India *Tea Growing in Sikkim
The small Indian state of Sikkim officially joined the Indian union in Coming under British influence in the 19th century, English remains its official language.
*Tea Growing in Sikkim

6. Economic Growth and Development
Bangalore is one of India’s largest cities with a population nearing 6 million people in its vicinity. Known as the Silicon Valley of India, Bangalore is a center for India’s technological industry.
*Temple in Bangalore

7. Culture and Heritage *Taj Mahal
The beautiful Taj Mahal is an example of 17th century Islamic architecture which also incorporates Persian and Indian elements. Housing the tombs of Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz, the mausoleum is constructed from marble.
*Taj Mahal

8. Economic Growth and Development
Formerly known as Bombay, the city of Mumbai is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. Long a thriving port city, Mumbai remains India’s financial hub.
*Indian architecture in Mumbai

9. Geographic Features *Heading towards the Himalayas
The Himalayan mountain range forms a barrier between the Tibetan plateau and the Indian subcontinent to the south. The source of numerous rivers, including the Ganges, the Himalayas are home to Mount Everest.
*Heading towards the Himalayas

10. Ancient Heritage *Buddha Statue, Wat Mahathat Temple, Sukhothai
Bodh Gaya is a city in the Indian state of Bihar, and location of the Buddha’s Enlightenment. The Bodhi tree located in Bodh Gaya is believed to be the location under which the Buddha meditated to achieve Enlightenment.
*Buddha Statue, Wat Mahathat Temple, Sukhothai

11. Growing Economies *View of beach in the Maldives
Islam is the official religion of Maldives, an archipelago country of 1,200 islands located to the south of Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean. This economically poor country relies predominately on tourism and fishing for its economy.
*View of beach in the Maldives

12. References
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Taj Mahal. (2011). In Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved from
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Raghavan, C. (2011). Mumbai. In Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved from
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Bishop, B. C., & Chatterjee, S. P. (2011). Himalayas. In Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved from
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