Read more on the key facts behind the chaotic, colorful and always memorable India - the world's largest democracy and second most populous country. Another key factor adding to the long term stability of the India Property market.

Vital Facts (General)

• Land area: 3.29 million square kilometres
• Climate: Tropical (temperature in the range of 10 °C to 40 °C)
• Population: 1.1 billion (approx.)  
• Life expectancy at birth: 63.9 years
• Literacy rate: 64.84 per cent (as per 2001 Census)
• Languages spoken: Twenty two languages (as recognized by the constitution) with Hindi being the mother tongue and English the main language for official and business interaction
• Major religions: Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism and Jainism

Vital Facts (Economy)

• GDP growth rate: Upwards of 7%
• Interest rate (Bank rate): 6%
• Inflation rate: Around 5%
• Foreign Exchange Reserves: Over $150 billion
• Total Exports: Above $ 100 billion (projected for fiscal 2004-05)
• Segment wise break up in GDP: Agriculture (22%), Industry (27%), Services (51%)
• Sunrise Sectors: IT, ITES, Biotech, Food processing, Automobile and Auto components, Health Services, Real Estate, etc.