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 India is a vast and diverse country located in South Asia, known for its rich history, cultural diversity, and significant global influence. It is the seventh-largest country by land area and the second-most populous country in the world, with over 1.4 billion people. India shares borders with Pakistan to the northwest, China and Nepal to the north, Bhutan to the northeast, and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. It also has a long coastline along the Indian Ocean, with the Arabian Sea to the west and the Bay of Bengal to the east. Key Facts: Official Name: Republic of India Capital:  New Delhi Largest City:  Mumbai Official Languages:  Hindi and English (there are 22 recognized languages, including Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, and Urdu) Currency: Indian Rupee (INR) Government: Federal parliamentary democratic republic Area: 3.287 million square kilometers Population:  Over 1.4 billion people History: India has one of the world’s oldest civilizations, with ...

  Bangladesh is a country located in South Asia , bordered by India on three sides (west, north, and east) and Myanmar to the southeast, with the Bay of Bengal to its south. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world, with a population of over 160 million people. Dhaka is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh, while Chittagong is its main seaport. Key Facts: Official Name: People's Republic of Bangladesh Capital:   Dhaka Official Language:   Bengali (Bangla) Currency: Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Government:  Parliamentary democracy with a president as the head of state and a prime minister as the head of government. Area:  About 147,570 square kilometers (56,980 square miles)  History: Bangladesh was part of British India until 1947 when the region was partitioned. It then became East Pakistan, a part of the newly created Pakistan. However, cultural, linguistic, and political tensions between East and West Pakistan (modern-day Pakistan) led to th...