Quick Facts

Quick Facts

1. Country Name : Republic of India / India

2. Government Type : Federal Republic

3. Capital : New Delhi

4. Administrative Divisions : 28 States and 7 Union Territories

5. Independence Day : 15th August (1947)

6. Republic Day : 26th January (1950)

7. Legal System : Based on English common law; limited judicial review of legislative acts; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction, with reservations

8. Suffrage : 18 years of age; Universal