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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n- Fun Facts for Kids About India<\/a><\/li>
- Flag of India<\/a><\/li>
- National Anthem of India – Jana Gana Mana<\/a><\/li>
- India’s Independence Day Crafts<\/a><\/li>
- Books About India’s Independence Day<\/a><\/li>
- Historic Moments from Independence Day in 1947<\/a><\/li>
- Videos for Kids About India’s Independence Day<\/a><\/li>
- Songs to Perform for Independence Day<\/a><\/li>
- Independence Day Decorations<\/a><\/li>
- Places to Visit That Highlight India’s Independence<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
India celebrates its Independence Day on August 15th every year to commemorate the day in 1947 when India gained independence<\/a> from British rule. The first Prime Minister of India was Jawaharlal Nehru<\/a>, who is considered to be the father of modern India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Together you can discover and discuss as you help your child learn more about this significant date in history. Get started by exploring these activities, books, and videos that are all about India’s Independence Day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
India’s Independence Day Activities for Kids <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
India is a land of many cultures and languages, with over 1.4 billion people<\/a>. India has 22 separate official languages<\/a>, it is home to a total of 121 languages and 270 mother tongues. India is the world’s largest democracy<\/a>, and it is a beautiful country with a rich history and culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are a few fun facts to learn about India… <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fun Facts for Kids About India <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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- India celebrates its Independence Day on August 15th every year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- India gained independence from British rule in 1947.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The first Prime Minister of India was Jawaharlal Nehru.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The national flag of India is called the Tricolour<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The national anthem of India is called Jana Gana Mana.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- India is a land of many cultures and languages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- India has 28 States and 8 Union Territories. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- India is the world’s largest democracy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- India is a beautiful country with a rich history and culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tDOWNLOAD INDIA UNIT FOR KIDS<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\nBonus Fact: On January 26 Republic Day<\/a> is celebrated and marks the day when the Constitution of India<\/a> came into effect in 1950.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Flag of India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The national flag of India<\/a> is called the Tricolour. On the flag, the top band is of Saffron color, indicating the strength and courage of the country. The white middle band indicates peace, purity, and truth with Ashoka Chakra<\/a>. The last band is green in color showing the fertility, growth, and auspiciousness of the land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On August 16, 1947<\/a> India\u2019s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, hoisted the national flag and since then the tradition has been made and every year Prime Minister of India hoists the flag on August 15 at Red Fort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here’s a video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosting the Indian flag<\/a> for 2022 celebrations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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