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The Arctic Council, established in 1996, promotes cooperation among Arctic nations and Indigenous peoples to protect the Arctic environment and support sustainable development. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), established in 1994, fosters dialogue and cooperation on political and security issues among 27 members, promoting peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
BIMSTEC, established in 1997, fosters regional cooperation in trade, connectivity, and development among Bay of Bengal nations, bridging South and Southeast Asia. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
BRICS—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—form a coalition to promote development, peace, and a balanced global order. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The caste system, rooted in ancient Hinduism, organizes Indian society into fixed social classes based on birth, with reincarnation offering the only path to mobility. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Colombo Plan, established in 1951, promotes economic and social development in Asia and the Pacific. With 27 member nations, it focuses on regional cooperation, technical assistance, and capacity building. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 nations established in 1931 to foster cooperation and shared values. Spanning six continents, it promotes democracy, development, and cultural exchange. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Community of Democracies (CD), established in 2000, promotes and upholds democratic principles through cooperation among its member states. It focuses on free elections, the rule of law, and civil society empowerment. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The FATF, launched in 1989, unites 39 members across 50M sq km to fight $2T in laundering and terror financing yearly. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Ganges River, a 2,525-km South Asian lifeline, flows from Himalayan glaciers to the Bay of Bengal, sustaining 400M across 1.08M sq km. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 15 (G-15), founded in 1989, unites developing nations to promote economic cooperation and act as a political voice within the Non-Aligned Movement. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 20 (G-20), founded in 1999, unites major economies to discuss and address global economic stability, growth, and development challenges. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 24 (G-24), established in 1989, represents developing nations in global financial discussions to promote equitable policies and fair international representation. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 6 (G-6), formed in 1984 by nations like Argentina and India, sought nuclear disarmament and promoted global dialogue during the Cold War. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 77 (G-77), formed in 1964, unites developing countries to promote economic cooperation, equitable trade, and collective negotiation in global forums. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Hinduism is an ancient and diverse religion from India, encompassing a rich tapestry of philosophies, rituals, deities, and sacred texts. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Location: South Asia Official name: Republic of India Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1947 / 1947 Capital city: New Delhi Population: 1.21 billion / 1058 people per sq mile (408 people per sq km) Total land area: 1,269,338 square miles (3,287,590 square km) Language(s) spoken: Hindi (official language), English (official …
Formed from Asia and India’s collision over 60 million years ago, the Himalayas house Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth.
Population estimates from the US Bureau of the Census are based on statistics from population censuses, vital statistics registration systems, or sample surveys about the recent past and assumptions about future trends.
A time zone is an area that observes a uniform standard time for legal, commercial, and social purposes. Time zones tend to follow the boundaries between countries and their subdivisions instead of strictly following longitude because it is convenient for frequent communication areas to keep the same time.