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India


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Lotus Temple

This temple is supposed

to be a symbol of peace.

It reaches a height of

more than 40 meters.

This fantastic structure

was completed in 1986.


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Taj Mahal

It took 22 years to finish

the construction (1631-

1653).

It was built by Shah

Jahan for his wife

Mumtaz Mahal.

It is one of the seven

wonders of the world.


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India Gate

It took about 10 years tofinish the constructionwhich ended in 1931.

The height of this

monument is about 42meters.

The walls of the IndiaGate have been inscribedwith the names ofsoldiers who died inWorld War One and the

Afghan wars.


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Ganges River

This river is about 1557

miles long.

It is thought to be the

holiest river in India by

the Hindus.

This river is 120 times

more polluted than

considered safe for

bathing.


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Sheesh Mahal

This palace was built in

1631-1632 AD.

It is adorned by little

mirrors everywhere and

the smallest light can

illuminate the hall.

It was also built by Shah

Jahan who built the Taj

Mahal.


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Himalayas

It is the highest mountain

range in the world but it is

also the youngest.

Himalayas means abode

of snow.

Out of the 15 highest

mountains in the world, 9

of them are in the

Himalayas.


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Indian currency

The translation of rupee

is silver.

The rupee is the official

currency of India.

One dollar is about 46

rupees.


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Women apparel

The sari is a very long

piece of cloth which is

about 6 meters.

The saris are made of

materials from silk to

chiffon and the more

expensive the material

the higher the price.

Other types of clothingare churidars and salwar-

kameez.


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Men apparel

The sherwani is a pant

with a long top and is

worn for special

occasions.

Men also wear pants and

shirts due to the western

influence in India.


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Beaches in India

The best beaches of India

are in Goa.

They are most sought

after in the winter months

when everybody is

visiting.


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Mangroves of India

Mangroves are like a

forest in water.

Mangroves are salt-

tolerant plants that live in

the tropical and sub-

tropical regions of the

world.

The mangroves are home

to lots of animals andwildlife.


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