Things Not Every Tourist Knows About India

India has more than 1,700 languages and cows are considered sacred creatures of this country.
Things not every tourist knows about India
There are no national languages: India has 122 major languages and 1,599 other languages. Among them, Hindi and English are most commonly used, alongside Marathi, Telugu, Bengali, Tamil and Urdu. In addition, India is also home to two of the world's oldest languages, Sanskrit and Tamil. Photo: Culture Trip

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Most vegetarians in the world: According to the World Atlas, with its religious beliefs and cultural life, India is the country with the most vegetarian people in the world, accounting for 31% of the population. Vegetarian culture in this country is popular in the communities of Vaishnav, Jain, Lingayat. India also has the second lowest meat consumption rate in the world with an average of 4 4 kg of meat per person per year, with the lowest being Bangladesh, according to a report by UN FAO (United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization).



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The most rainy area in the world: Mawsynram Village, Meghalaya state, India is known as the wettest place in the world with an average annual rainfall of 11,871 mm and reached a record number of 26,000 mm in 1985. , in winter, especially from December to February, the village again faces severe water shortages. Living with persistent rains, Mawsynram village possesses lush flora, beautiful waterfalls and caves. Photo: Open The Magazine.
Chess originated in India: Chess is one of the most loved games globally It is also known as an art and a science.



Historians believe that chess is a variation of a game that originated in India in the 6th century under the name Ashatapada. Photo: Hindu Scriptures.
The world's first diamond mine: Diamonds were discovered for the first time between a giant alluvial mine on the banks of the Krishna River and the Godavari River, India. Today, one of the largest diamonds in the world is found in this country. Photo: Hindustan Times.
The largest mango production in the world: It is not China or Thailand, India that is the largest mango exporter in the world. Every year, 18 million tons of mangoes are harvested here, accounting for 50% of the global production. Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Orissa are the states that grow the most mangoes.



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Cows are sacred creatures: For Hindus, cows are considered a sacred animal, a gift from mother nature to mankind. In this religiously predominant country, slaughtering and eating beef is considered a crime, even illegal in some states in India. The cows can roam freely, even in the bustling streets of New Delhi and Mumbai. Photo: Vegan Vanguard.
One of the three cradles of human civilization: The Indus basin civilization called the Harappan began around 3,000 BC. Harappan and ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia formed the first three cradles of human civilization. Later, archaeologists discovered rules for measuring length, mass, time and unearthed many ancient Harappan sculptures, treasures, and jewelry.



Above is the Harappan burial vase displayed at the National Museum, New Delhi. Photo: Hindustan Times.
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