General Facts General Fact of India for TEFL Trainees
Government of India: India has democratic
country with a multi party system. The President is the de jure head
of India and the Prime Minister is the de facto head.
Capital of India: The capital city of India is New Delhi and
its three other main cities are Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai.
Geography: India is surrounded by sea on three sides, Bay of
Bengal, Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. The north of India is
bordered by Himalayas. Chiba, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
are the neighbors of India.
Language: there are numerous languages in India and the most
commonly used regional language is Hindi. English is the other
language, which is widely used in India especially in the cities.
Currency: The currency of India is Indian rupees.
Etiquettes: Always eat with you r right hand. Do not enter a
temple or anyone’s home with shoes on. Greet the elders and the
teachers. Do not wear revealing clothes.
Clothing: India is an extremely hot country so cotton clothes
are most suitable. Bring an umbrella or a waterproof for the rainy
seasons. Winters can be quite cold in northern India so bring your
woolens with you.