India
Geographic & General info
- Capital: New Delhi
- Population: approx. 1.43 billion
- Languages: Hindi, English (official at federal level) + 22 official regional languages
- Area: 3,287,263 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+5:30 (IST)
- Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
- Flag Colors: Saffron, white, green with the navy blue Ashoka Chakra wheel
- National Holiday: January 26 (Republic Day) / August 15 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: Jana Gana Mana
- Neighboring Countries: Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Mumbai
- Delhi / New Delhi
- Bengaluru (Bangalore)
- Hyderabad
- Ahmedabad
- Chennai
- Kolkata
- Surat
- Pune
- Jaipur
- Lucknow
- Kanpur
- Nagpur
- Indore
- Varanasi
Top 15 Highlights
- Taj Mahal (Agra - UNESCO)
- Varanasi Ghats & Holy River Ganges
- Jaipur Hawa Mahal & Amber Fort (Rajasthan)
- Golden Temple of Amritsar (Harmandir Sahib)
- Historic Churches and Beaches of Goa
- Kerala Backwaters (Alleppey Houseboats)
- Qutub Minar & Red Fort (Delhi - UNESCO)
- Ajanta & Ellora Cave Complexes (UNESCO)
- Gulmarg Ski Resort & Kashmir Valley
- Meenakshi Amman Temple (Madurai)
- Gateway of India (Mumbai)
- Thar Desert & Jaisalmer Fort
- Darjeeling Tea Plantations & Himalayan Railway
- Ranthambore National Park (Tiger Safaris)
- Group of Monuments at Hampi (UNESCO)
Climate and Nature
India features vast climatic variation ranging from alpine mountain conditions in the northern Himalayas to tropical monsoon zones in the south and arid desert environments in the west. Nature spans snowy ranges, tropical rainforests, Thar desert dunes, the Sundarbans mangroves, and fertile river systems.
Culture and Gastronomy
Indian culture boasts thousands of years of heritage encompassing world religions, vibrant festivals like Diwali and Holi, and the influential Bollywood film industry. Gastronomy is world-renowned for complex spice blends. Popular culinary icons include Butter Chicken, Biryani, Tikka Masala, Dosa, Naan, and Samosas.
Economy
India represents one of the world's fastest-growing major economies. The services sector — particularly IT, software engineering, and business outsourcing — drives significant growth. Additionally, pharmaceuticals, textile production, agriculture (rice, tea, spices), and manufacturing power the nation.
Did you know?
- India ranks as the most populous country on Earth, inhabited by over 1.43 billion people.
- The game of chess originated in ancient India under the name Chaturanga during the Gupta Empire.
- Mawsynram, a village in Meghalaya state, is officially recognized as the wettest place on Earth with the highest average annual rainfall.
- India is the world's largest milk producer and harbors the largest vegetarian population globally.
- Indian Railways ranks among the world's largest commercial employers, employing well over one million people.
Live footage: Discover India via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in India and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from India: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in India: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from India in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
