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What is the official name of India?
- Officially known as the Republic of India, India is a large country in South Asia.
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How big is India in terms of physical size?
- In terms of physical size, India is the seventh biggest country on the planet, covering an area of over 1.2 million square miles.
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How populous is India?
- It is also one of the most populous countries, being home to over 1.3 billion people, making it the second largest country on Earth in terms of population.
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