13 Interesting facts about India
After knowing these 13 interesting facts about India, you will really feel proud to be an Indian.
- The father of Indian Missile Programme APJ Abdul Kalam Sir had visited Switzerland in 2006. Upon his arrival Switzerland has declared 26th May as Science Day.
- Bandra-Worli Sea-Link has steel wires equal to the earth’s circumference.
- Gathering of Kumbh Mela is visible from space.
- World’s largest number of Post Office. Also a floating Post Office in Dal Lak, Srinagar.
- First rocket in India was transported on bicycle because it was so light and small.
- Shampooing is an Indian concept.
- World’s second largest English speaking country.
- Largest number of vegetarian in the world.
- India export software to 90 countries.
- Indian Railway has total 1.4 million employees, equivalent to population of many country.
- Largest producer of milk in the world.
- Chess was invented in India.
- Muslim girl Maryam has won Bhagwat Gita contest.