Another country that I barely took pictures in and the pictures I did take are not the best quality… apologies on behalf of my 17 year old self.

Anyway, I’ll take this time to educate whoever is reading this about India, since many people don’t understand that India is made up of different languages, dialects, cultures, and ways of living. And if you did know this - thank you for taking the time to educate yourself :)

These photos were primarily taken in Indore, which is located in the state of Madya Pradesh, about 10 hours inland from Gujarat. Madya Pradesh is considered a state in central India. The most common language in central and north India is Hindi, however, pertaining to Indore specifically, English is used widely since Indore is considered an educational hub. I’ve included a language map of India below so you can kind of visualize the amount of languages spoken all over India.

The little cart/buggy you see in some of these pictures are known commonly as Rickshaws, or tuk-tuks, around India. The amount of people it can carry varies on the type of rickshaw, In the rickshaws that you see here, I’d say it can carry about 4 people including the driver.

Geographical History of India

India was partitioned into two separate nations, India and Pakistan, following the British withdrawal in 1947. This division was established by the Indian Independence Act of 1947 and was primarily based on religious demographics. The predominantly Muslim regions of Bengal and Punjab were allocated to Pakistan, while the majority non-Muslim areas were designated as part of India. The partition triggered one of the largest human migrations in history, as millions relocated across the newly drawn borders.

Today, India is a federal union of 28 states and 8 union territories, which are further divided into 806 districts and smaller administrative divisions. India has 22 official languages, including English, because of its cultural diversity. Each of the 28 states has its own native language(s) as the official language(s). India is the world's largest producer of spices, accounting for over 70% of the world's spice varieties. The country is also the world's largest consumer of spices.