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About IndiaIndia is the oldest, continuous civilization in the world, with the largest democracy due its huge electing population.1India is second to China as the most populous country in the world, with 1.1 billions inhabitants.2 It was once the richest country in the world, before the British arrived in the Early 17th century.3 In 1996 the poverty rate of was 50%.4 Significant economic reforms beginning in 1991 have transformed India into one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.5 India ranks as the world's 12th largest economy -- and the third largest in Asia behind Japan and China -- with total GDP of around $560 billion. India exports software to 90 countries.6 The largest employer in the world is the Indian railway system, employing over a million people!7 |
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Machu Picchu Trek 2009
Between 16 August and 24 August 2009, GVN is offering a hike to fundraise to build new facilities for a feeding program which feeds and distributes vitamins to 400 needy children daily outside of Cuzco, Peru. > Read More
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