IntlMOVE helps many families move to India every year because of the country’s growing economy.

There are many job opportunities that are becoming available in this third world country as it continues to grow in worldwide economic importance.

When you are offered a job in India, contact IntlMOVE to ship your household goods and personal effects overseas.

 India is one of the oldest countries in the world, so there are an unlimited amount of interesting facts about this country.

IntlMOVE has put together a list of interesting facts about India to help you get acquainted with your new country.

1.  There were many famous games that were created in India.

If you are a fan of the strategic game of Chess, you have an Indian man to thank for the invention.  

Snakes and ladders, or chutes and ladders, is another popular game that was created in India in the 13^th century.

 2. India has never invaded another country.

India has over 100,000 years of history, but the peaceful country has never waged war against anther nation.

 3. Before the British Invasion, India was one of the world’s wealthiest countries.

Although India is still considered a third world country, India plays a very important role in many of the world’s most used exports.

 4. India was the only place in the world to find diamonds until 1886, when diamonds were found in Africa.

If you collect jewelry, you will be able to find many beautiful pieces in India at a fraction of the cost from other areas of the world. 

 5. The Indian Rail System employs over 1 million people.

This is the world’s largest employer. 

 6. India is the birthplace of Yoga.

This 5,000 year old practice has its roots in India, which is tied to many religious and spiritual practices.

 7. India is the birthplace of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism.

In addition to being the birthplace to some of the world’s major religions, India is also home to many practicing Jews and Christians.

Jewish people began living in India in 200 B.C. and Christians began living in India in 52 A.D.

 8. There are over 300,000 mosques in India, which is the highest number of mosques in the Muslim world.

 9. The world’s largest university was founded in 700 B.C. and is located in Takshila.

 10. The Vishnu Temple is the world’s largest pilgrimage destination, which is located in Tirupati.

There are about 30,000 people who visit the temple on a daily basis.

Each day about $6 million are donated to the temple.

 11. India is the birthplace of surgery, which have been taking place for over 2,600 years.

Sushruta was an Indian doctor that performed such operations as brain surgery and attaching artificial limbs.

Sushruta was way ahead of his time and even used anesthesia and herbs when he performed his surgeries.

 12. Ayurveda, which is the world’s oldest form of medicine, has its 5,000 year old roots in India.

You can learn about this ancient practice in many different places throughout India.

You will find that many Indian natives incorporate Ayurveda into their daily lives.

 13. India is the birthplace of many important mathematical theories and facts.

Pi has its roots in India along with calculus, algebra and trigonometry.

 14. India exports computer software to over 90 different countries.

This makes India the world’s largest exporter of computer software.

 15. There are more post offices in India than anywhere else in the world.

If you want to send a letter or a package back home to your friends and family in your home country, this should be an easy task.

 There is a lot to learn when moving to India.

There are many more fun facts about India that are not included in this list.

When you move to India with IntlMOVE, you will find that there are many more facts and lessons you can learn about India while exploring your new country.