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FACTS ABOUT INDIA
In terms of purchasing power (comparing economic productivity and standards of living), India is the world's third-largest economy.
Mexico encompasses 62 indigenous tribes spread across 18 states.
With a population of over 129 million people, Mexico is the 10th most populous country in the world.
With over 180 museums, Mexico City flaunts the second-highest number of museums in the world (after London).
The tiger is the largest cat species and is renowned for its distinctive orange coat with black stripes.
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Mexico is home to over 30 pyramids. The Great Pyramid of La Venta, built around 900 B.C.E. in the state of Tabasco, is the oldest one.
Tigers are solitary animals and are known for their territorial behavior.
Home to bountiful wildlife, Mexico ranks fifth in the world when it comes to natural biodiversity, boasting some 50,000 plant species.
The Bengal tiger is the most common subspecies and is native to the Indian subcontinent.
There are 48 active volcanoes in Mexico.
Tigers have powerful jaws and sharp claws, making them formidable predators.
These majestic creatures are known for their stealth and agility, allowing them to stalk and ambush their prey.
…including the world’s smallest volcano: the 43 ft tall Cuexcomate Volcano, in Puebla city. Compared to Hawai’s Mauna Loa, which stands 13,678 feet tall, this Mexican volcano is super tiny!
FACTS ABOUT INDIA
The Indian rupee is a closed currency- there are harsh restrictions on bringing the currency in and out of the country. Visitors must arrive with cash and exchange their money at the airport or bank currency booth, or use an ATM to withdraw rupees once in the country.
And since we’re talking about volcanoes: Mexico is also home to the inactive Pico de Orizaba, which reaches 18,491 ft above sea level and it’s the country’s highest peak.
FACTS ABOUT INDIA
Roughly 67 per cent of the world’s outsourcing is done in India. The Indian IT industry is valued at US 150- billion.
FACTS ABOUT INDIA
In rural Bihar, Nalanda, one of the world's most ancient universities is being rebuilt. It was first established as a centre of learning in the 5th century CE when a large Buddhist monastery stood on site. The new Nalanda International University is set to be completed in 2021/22- offering post-graduate courses on a wide variety of subjects.
FACTS ABOUT INDIA
Tea had been growing in India for centuries before the British began its commercial cultivation. The first recorded mention of tea in the country dates back to 750 BCE, and it was reportedly also consumed as a vegetable dish, fried in oil with garlic. When the British arrived in the 18th century, they began growing tea on a commercial scale to reduce their reliance on buying tea from China.
Mexico contains 47,539 named mountains. Some of the most prominent include the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range, formed about 60 million years ago, and the Sierra Madre Occidental, which forms the western border of the Mexican Plateau.
FACTS ABOUT INDIA
The state of Meghalaya, northeast India's "abode of clouds", is the wettest inhabited place on earth. The forested region has an average rainfall of 12,000 mm (470 inches) of rain every year. That's nearly 33mm of rain per day. Meghalaya's forests are home to a vast array of plant and animal species, including the Himalayan black bear, the pangolin (scaly anteater) and the zebra-striped hoopoe bird.
Tigers have a keen sense of hearing and excellent night vision, making them effective hunters in low-light conditions.
Regarded as the world’s smallest dog, the Chihuahua dogs are named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua, where they are believed to have originated.
But the national dog of Mexico is actually the Xoloitzcuintli.
The Siberian tiger, also known as the Amur tiger, is the largest subspecies and is native to the forests of Russia.
Tigers are strong swimmers and often enjoy bathing to cool down in hot climates.
Conservation efforts are crucial to protect tigers, as they are listed as endangered due to habitat loss and poaching.
Tigers communicate through vocalizations, including roars, grunts, and chuffing sounds.
The Sumatran tiger is the smallest subspecies, and its population is critically endangered.
FACTS ABOUT INDIA
White tigers are only found among Indian tigers. White tigers a type of Bengal tiger created through a variant in pigmentation. They often grow into larger animals than their orange-coloured cousins.