Constitution:
Republic (Union)
Currency:
Indian Ropier (INR) 1 SEK = 6,20 INR (may 2006)
Languages:
Hindi and 14 other official languages. English often used as an administrative and business language.
Religion:
Majority are Hindu (80, 5%) and Muslims (13, 4%).
Swedish export:
(2005) SEK 6 983 millions.
Swedish import:
(2005) SEK 2 954 millions.
Export:
Manufacturing products, textiles, precious stone, jewel, chemical products and leather goods.
Import:
Oil, cooking oil, machines, steal, iron, chemicals and gold.
Important export markets:
US, China, Singapore, Hong Kong and different Arab countries.
Important import markets:
China, US, Belgium, Switzerland and different Arab countries.
Area:
3 287 263 square kilometers
Population:
1 090 millions (2005)
Capital:
New Delhi (around 14 million inhabitants)
Source:
Ministry of Foreign affairs