Professional Documents
Culture Documents
FACULTAD DE INGENIERA
ESCUELA ACADMICO PROFESIONAL DE INGENIERA
INDUSTRIAL
INGLES III
MY FAVORITE PLACE
Etymology
The name of India derives from the word Indo, which comes from the Persian word hindu
(/jndu/)
The territory of India is located within the eco-zone Indomalaya, reason why presents
displays a great sample of biodiversity. As one of the seventeen Megadiverse Countries, it
is home to 7.6% of all mammals, 12.6% of all birds, 6.2% of all reptiles, 4.4% of all
amphibians, 11.7 per cent of all fish and 6 per cent of phanerogams in the world. In many
of the country's ecoregions there are extremely high levels of endemism; In general, 33%
of plant species in India are endemic.
Economy
Despite its impressive economic growth in recent decades, India still contains the largest
concentration of poor people in the world and has a high rate of malnutrition among
children under three years of age (46% in 2007).
Culture
Indian culture is marked by a high degree of syncretism and pluralism. The Indians have
managed to preserve their previously established traditions while absorbing new customs,
traditions and ideas from invaders and immigrants, while at the same time extending their
influence Cultural to other parts of Asia, mainly Indochina and the Far East.
INGLES III
India's cuisine is characterized by a variety of regional styles and the sophisticated use of
herbs and spices.
Basic staples are made with rice (especially in the south and east) and wheat
(predominantly in the north). Spices such as black pepper, which are now consumed all
over the world, are originally native to the Indian subcontinent.
Many of the Indian celebrations have a religious origin, although some are celebrated
independently of the caste or creed. Some of the most popular festivals in the country
are: Diwali, Holi, Durga Puja, Eid ul-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Christmas and Vesak.
Arts
The architecture of India also presents great variations at regional level, in addition to that
it contains Buddhist, Muslim and European influences. The stupa, outdoor pagoda,
gopuram and sikhara are the most common types of architecture in India. Famous
buildings in India, such as the Taj Mahal, encourage the development of tourism in the
country.
Indian music covers a wide range of regional traditions and styles. Indian dance also has
various folkloric and classical forms. Among the most well-known Indian dances are the
Bhangra of Panyab, the Bihu of Assam, the Chhau of West Bengal, the Jharkhand and the
Sambalpuri of Orissa and the Ghoomar of Rajasthan. Eight forms of dance, many with
narrative and mythological elements, have been recognized with the status of classical
dance by the National Academy of Music, Dance and Drama of India
Indian is my favorite place, I like the food, music, dance and the people who come from
being of low economy are very cheerful and kind.
I practice the indu dance, I conform a cast for more than 10 years, I love what I do.