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2. India in a few words  Cultural history spans more than 4500 years.  Home to the INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION (3300-1300 BC) Present Day India:  29 States and 7 Union Territories  Multi-Lingual country: 22 languages. 122 major languages and several dialects.  Multi- Religion: Birthplace of many religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism  Multi-Cultural: Diversity in Clothes, festivals and FOODS!!!

3.  Climate  Landscape and Soil Types  Local Vegetation  Religion  Culture and Tradition  Foreign Invasions (Mughals, British, Portuguese) Cuisines of India Each region has its unique cuisine. Major influences on cuisines of India

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