| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | India (Republic of India), world's most populous democracy (since 2023). |
| Geography | 7th largest country; borders Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar; maritime boundaries with Sri Lanka, Maldives, Thailand, Indonesia. |
| Districts (2025) | ~800 districts (latest: 787). Uttar Pradesh (75), Rajasthan (50), Tamil Nadu (38). |
| Blue Pottery Hub | Jaipur, Rajasthan (Geographical Indication (GI) tagged, part of ODOP initiative). |
| Key Features | - Persian origins, Mughal influence. - Clay-free (quartz, glass, Fuller's Earth, borax). - Cobalt blue dye (oxide-based). - Hand-painted floral/geometric designs. - Major tourist attraction and economic contributor. |

