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The term Indian has multiple uses. It most commonly refers to anything connected with the Republic of India, its people, culture, or institutions. It can function as a noun (an Indian) or as an adjective (Indian cuisine, Indian art). Historically, “Indian” was also used to refer to Indigenous peoples of the Americas, a usage tied to early European exploration. Today, many people prefer terms such as Indigenous, Native American, or the specific tribal names to avoid ambiguity.

India is a federal republic located in South Asia, with 28 states and eight union territories. The

The Indian diaspora is widespread, with large communities in North America, the Middle East, Europe, Africa,

country
is
ethnically,
linguistically,
and
religiously
diverse.
The
population
exceeds
1.4
billion,
making
it
one
of
the
most
populous
nations.
The
constitution
recognizes
Hindi
in
the
Devanagari
script
and
English
as
official
languages,
with
22
scheduled
languages.
Major
religions
include
Hinduism,
Islam,
Christianity,
Sikhism,
Buddhism,
and
Jainism.
Cultural
life
is
varied,
including
regional
music
and
dance,
film
(notably
Bollywood),
literature,
art,
and
science.
and
Oceania.
India’s
economy
is
diverse
and
services-
and
knowledge-based,
with
significant
information
technology,
manufacturing,
agriculture,
and
energy
sectors.
Urbanization
has
accelerated,
accompanied
by
substantial
regional
development
differences.
The
term
Indian
continues
to
evolve
as
the
country’s
social,
political,
and
cultural
landscape
changes.