With an area of around
33 lakh sq km, India is the land of 28 states, 6 Union
Territories and 1 National Capital Territory (New Delhi)
- Unity in Diversity. Its a land of breathtaking extremes,
diverse multitude of cultures, languages, religious, dress,
cuisine, fairs and festivals - all exemplified in its units.
India, is unique, perhaps unequalled, in the richness and variety of its wildlife.
Almost 350 mammal species, over a thousand of birds and more than 30,000 insect
specious and not to forget richness and diversity of its vegetation, the country
is a virtual paradise for wildlife enthusiasts. Numerous wildlife sanctuaries
and national parks preserve the grandeur and magnificence of her civilization.
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