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Urdu is another official language. It is mostly spoken
in northern India. Its writing system comes from Arabic,
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so it goes from right to left. The language is known for its
beauty and grace. A lot of great literature and poetry are
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India is located in South Asia. More than one billion
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written in Urdu.
people live in India. They speak many languages. In
English is also commonly used. English was not
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India, there is a saying, “Every four miles the speech
spoken in India until the British came. India was ruled
by them from the 1600s to the mid-1900s. Many people
changes.” There are 22 official languages, and more than
needed to learn English. Later, the British left, but their
250 other languages are spoken in India.
language remained. Now English is used across the
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One of the major official languages of India is Hindi.
Country in schools and businesses. Some people use it to
More than 500 million people can speak it, and you know
talk with friends from other places.
a few words, too. For example, 'pajamas' and 'shampoo'
These are only three of the languages of India. You
come from Hindi. The Japanese word daruma comes
will come across many others. Enjoy their diversity and
from Hindi, too.
beauty when you visit.
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