| The world's second-most populous country and home of some of world's the oldest civilizations, India has recently gained recognition as one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. India is also one of the most diverse countries on the planet, with hundreds of languages spoken in its 28 states and seven territories. ISA programs in India provide students the opportunity to learn about this country's history as well as to experience modern life in the world's largest democracy. Whether they are studying Hindi or taking courses in English with Indian students, participants will learn about themselves as they experience the world's most syncretic culture. LocationSouth Asia, with Pakistan bordering on the Northwest and Nepal, China, and Bangladesh to the Northeast. There are three major bodies of water on the three sides of the peninsula: the Arabian Sea to the west, the Indian Ocean to the south, and the Bay of Bengal to the east. ClimateIndia has both massive deserts and towering mountains, the combination of which gives the world's seventh largest country by size an incredibly varied climate. Southern India is mostly tropical and dry, with the exception of a torrential monsoon season, while northern India is more temperate and dry. |
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