India

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India

• By Dina Dcruze

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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 to finish the construction
  which ended in 1931.
• The height of this monument is about 42 meters.
• The walls of the India Gate have been inscribed
  with the names of soldiers who died in World 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 clothing are 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 and
  wildlife.

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