Discover India

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Home to some 1.2 billion people, India is the second most populous nation in the world. Rich in cultural interplay and heritage, it has more than ten official languages. Readers will find out about the Republic of India's long history, its culture, and current standing through an engaging narrative, fact boxes, maps, graphic organizers, and colorful images.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Discovering India (p. 4)
• Landscape and Climate (p. 6)
• Population and Health (p. 8)
• Settlements and Living (p. 10)
• Family Life (p. 12)
• Religion and Beliefs (p. 14)
• Education and Learning (p. 16)
• Employment and Economy (p. 18)
• Industry and Trade (p. 20)
• Farming and Food (p. 22)
• Transportation and Communications (p. 24)
• Leisure and Tourism (p. 26)
• Environment and Wildlife (p. 28)
• Glossary (p. 30)
• Topic Web (p. 31)
• Further Information, Web Sites, and Index (p. 32)