🌏 Asia & Oceania · IND

🇮🇳 India (New Delhi) — Currency, Timezone, Voltage, Visa & Economy Profile

The world's most populous nation (1.44 billion) and a top-5 global economy growing at ~7% annually, renowned for IT engineering (Bengaluru), space exploration (ISRO), and pharmaceuticals.

🌏 South AsiaISO IN/IND · +91 · .in

🇮🇳

India

Capital: New Delhi · INR (₹)

##1 World Population (1.44B)#Half-Hour Timezone (UTC+5.5)#IT, Space & Pharma Power

Exact Land Area & True SizeArea Rank #7

Total Area3,287,263 km²

vs KR33배 (x)

Pop Density439/km²

Live Time & Offset

21:17:00

UTC+5:30 · -3.5h

🇰🇷 KR: 00:47:00

Flight & Distance

~8.2 hrs

4,687 km

🇰🇷 Seoul ↔ 🇮🇳 New Delhi

Instant FX Converter1 INR ≈ 16.5 KRW

🇮🇳 INR (₹)

🇰🇷 KRW (₩) · ≈ $11.9

Voltage & Plug Adapter230V · 50Hz

✅ Direct 220V C/FType C / D / M

220–230V Type C/F Compatible (Direct Plug)

🍽️ 5 Everyday Item Prices (USD / KRW)Index 22.8

🍛Meal$2.4₩3,324

☕Coffee$1.9₩2,632

🍺Beer$2.2₩3,047

🚇Transit$0.4₩554

🏨Hotel$58₩80,330

Visa · Driving Side · Safety · WaterPassport 62

🛂 Prior e-Visa or Visa on Arrival (at designated airports) required

Driving Side🚙 Drives LEFT (RHD)

Safety & Emergency🛡️ 56/100 · 🚨 112

🚱 Drink sealed bottled water only (avoid tap water & street ice)

💵 Modest tipping (round up bill or leave 5%–10% for good table service)

GDP · Income · Population · Life Expectancy

Nominal GDP$3,940B

GDP per Capita$2,730

Population (Median Age)1441.7M (28.4y)

Life Exp. · UNESCO72세 · 🏛️43건

World Factbook (Language · Gov · Exports)

🗣️ Languages: Hindi, English (+22 scheduled languages)

🏛️ Government: Federal Parliamentary Republic

🕌 Religion: Hindu 80%, Muslim 14%, Christian 2.3%, Sikh 1.7%

📦 Top Exports: IT Software Services, Refined Petroleum, Generic Pharmaceuticals, Gems

🌤️ Climate & Terrain: Himalayan north, Gangetic plain, Deccan plateau; tropical monsoon

⚖️ Direct Comparison vs 🇰🇷 South Korea

📐 Land area (3,287,263 km²) is ~33x larger than South Korea (World #7).

💳 Everyday dining & hotel costs are ~63% cheaper than South Korea (avg meal $2.4).

💰 GDP per capita ($2,730) is 0.08x South Korea's, with a life expectancy of 72 years.

🚗 Driving Side: Drives on the LEFT (Right-Hand Drive vehicles) — opposite to Korea/US/Continental Europe.

💡 Note the half-hour time zone: UTC+5:30 (3.5 hours behind Korea/Japan). Voltage is 230V/50Hz; Type C plugs fit most sockets.

🛰️ 3D Earth Satellites & Space Control (space.temwasseo.com)

📖 Full Profile 1v1 Compare

🌍3D Globe 🗺️2D Area Map ⚖️1v1 Compare

📐 India Land Area (km²), True Size & World Factbook

3,287,263 km² (World #7)

Total Land Area

3,287,263 km²

32.8x S. Korea

Pop Density & Urban

439명/km²

Urban 36.4%

Life Exp & Median Age

72세

Median 28.4y

Driving & Emergency

🚙 좌측통행(우핸들)

🚨 112 · 🛡️56/100

📐 Land area (3,287,263 km²) is ~33x larger than South Korea (World #7).

💳 Everyday dining & hotel costs are ~63% cheaper than South Korea (avg meal $2.4).

💰 GDP per capita ($2,730) is 0.08x South Korea's, with a life expectancy of 72 years.

🚗 Driving Side: Drives on the LEFT (Right-Hand Drive vehicles) — opposite to Korea/US/Continental Europe.

📊 India Global Economy, Demographics & Passport Metrics

Nominal GDP

$3,940B

Rank #5 of 48

GDP per Capita

$2,730

Rank #57 of 48

Population

1441.7M

Capital: New Delhi

Cost Index (NY=100)

22.8

Est. $50/day

Passport Power

Rank #55 of 48

Geo Coordinates

28.61°, 77.21°

IND

🏛️ Country Overview, Major Cities & Core Industries

The world's most populous nation (1.44 billion) and a top-5 global economy growing at ~7% annually, renowned for IT engineering (Bengaluru), space exploration (ISRO), and pharmaceuticals.

🏙️ Major Cities & Hubs

New Delhi · Mumbai · Bengaluru

📈 Core Industry & Exports

Bengaluru and Hyderabad host R&D centers for global tech giants, backed by India's nationwide UPI instant digital payment network.

✈️ Practical Travel, Payment, Transit & Visa Tips

Note the half-hour time zone: UTC+5:30 (3.5 hours behind Korea/Japan). Voltage is 230V/50Hz; Type C plugs fit most sockets.