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Quick Travel Trivia about India

Where is India: India is located in South Asia
India’s Full Name: The Republic of India
Currency: INR
Other Major Cities to Visit: Mumbai, Goa, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Agra, Kerala, Chandigarh
Famous for: Rich culture, colorful architecture, fine arts, spirituality, yoga, food and spices
When to Visit: Any time of the Year but most preferably October to March
Get here: Travel within the USA, Canada and Australia: Direct flights: Virgin Australia, KLM, Etihad/Emirates to Mumbai, Delhi and Ahmedabad or book trip with G adventures
Famous Travelogue: Nine Lives – William Dalrymple
Population: 1.339 billion
National Language: Hindi (Every state has its own dialect)
Capital City: Delhi
Time Zone: (GMT+5:30)
Travel Adapter: Electrical sockets — Type C, Type D and Type M
Visa Requirements: e-Visa for 60 days
Travel Vaccinations: Depending on your immune system but keep it handy all basic first-aid like mosquito repellent, drugs for diarrhea, fever or dizziness
Common language phrases: Namaste, DhaNyavaad, aLviDaa
Delicious Vegetarian Food: Cottage Cheese Curry, Naan, Samosa, variety of legumes soup/curry
Famous Travel Movie: Eat Pray Love
The Belvedere Golf & Country Club-Ahmedabad, India
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