Somewhat Opinionated Facts about Chandi and India

Hello Everyone,

I asked the 10th Grade (standard) class to share some facts about Chandigarh and India.  Here is a list of responses.

About Chandigarh:

• People of Chandigarh are very polite and this city is very clean and beautiful.
• Chanidgarh is very very beautiful city out of all cities.  And we can see fashion and fashion all around us.
• Chandigarh is very green.  Famous temples are there.
• Chandigarh is the first planned city of India.
• It's a nice place to hangout with friends and the night life of Chandigarh is amazing.
• Chandigarh is famous for its architecture and landscape.  It derives its name from the temple of 'Chandi' - goddess of power and 'Garh' - the fort.  It is the first planned city of India, by Le Corbusier.  It has the distinction of having a unique world - acclaimed Rock Garden by Nek Chand.
• Earlier, the Chandigarh capital was also called the 'Tricity' because of Panchkula and Mohali as adjacent cities but with the mushrooming of other towns like Zirakpur, Kharar, etc... with considerable population, it is better called 'Chandigarh Capital Region'/
• It is one of the most clean places found in India.  You won't be able to find clean places like it, except Kereh (Situated in Southern India).
• The people who live in Chandigarh are good in their nature.

Facts about India:

• India is known for its spirituality and respect towards elders.  In India, you can find all types of culture and religions.  Unlike Canadians, Indians like spicy food.
• India has the second largest population in the world.
• Most popular food of Punjab - Sarsa da Saag, Makki di Roti.
• National Animal of India - Royal Bengal Tiger
• The influences of Hinduism and the past tradition of the caste system have created a culture that emphasizes established hierarchal relationships.
• India is one of the oldest civilizations.
• 'India' got its name from River Indus.
• India is the largest democracy in the world.
• India has the largest number of post offices.
• India has the world's highest cricket ground in Chail, Himachal Pradesh.
• India has very rich religion and customs.
• Vedic Culure (Indian culture) is the oldest culture in the world.

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