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Title: India


1
India
  • By Dina Dcruze

2
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.

3
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.

4
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.

5
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.

6
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.

7
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.

8
Indian currency
  • The translation of rupee is silver.
  • The rupee is the official currency of India.
  • One dollar is about 46 rupees.

9
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.

10
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.

11
Beaches in India
  • The best beaches of India are in Goa.
  • They are most sought after in the winter months
    when everybody is visiting.

12
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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