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At Agra Fort - Agra. India, the most populated country on earth

India – The Most Populated Country on Earth

INDIA - THE MOST POPULATED COUNTRY ON EARTH

INDIA - THE MOST POPULATED COUNTRY ON EARTH

The Federal Republic of India is a country in South Asia and its capital is New Delhi. It is the world’s seventh-largest country, by area, and the world’s most populous, with over 1,461 billion people (recorded in 2025). India borders, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, China, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It is a unique country with vibrant colours, exotic spices, rich history and culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Moreover, India has a secular, multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and multi-religious society. Its religious composition is as follows; 80% Hindus, 14 % Muslims, over 4% Christians, over 1% Shikhs, and Buddhists, Judaism, Zoroastrian, and Jain in the minority. Therefore, it is a multi-religious society that celebrates festivals and holidays of various religions. To date, India’s biggest exports are petroleum products, followed by gems, jewellery, textiles, garments, pharmaceuticals, dairy products, chemicals, cars, and tea. However, their export list is endless with other products including leather, cotton products, rice, wheat, jute, etc. Please continue reading to learn more about my visit to India, the most populated country on earth.

The Taj Mahal. India, the most populated country on earth
The Taj Mahal

❤❤ Condolences❤❤

 ❤❤ I wish to pay respects to my dearest Mother and my “bestest” and no. 1 friend and confidant, critic, commenter, first to read my blogs and books, and 100% gentleman Joel Dessaints (Canada). Jay, I wish that wherever you are, you are reading one last time. Rest in Peace to you both!! (They both passed away just before their birthdays). I am still trying to recover, so please give me space and time…hence why I didn’t mention this before. My writing is my only coping mechanism at this time. THANKS!! ❤❤

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Uzbekistan, the Country in the Heart of Central Asia.

UZBEKISTAN THE COUNTRY IN THE HEART OF CENTRAL ASIA

UZBEKISTAN THE COUNTRY IN THE HEART OF CENTRAL ASIA

The Republic of Uzbekistan is a Central Asian nation and a former Soviet Republic.  Its capital and biggest city is Tashkent, and has a population of over 35 million people.
Geographically, it is in the heart of Central Asia and surrounded by Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan. It is one of the only two doubly-landlocked countries on earth,  with Liechtenstein, the least-visited country in Europe, being the second. (Landlocked means no access to the sea or the Atlantic, so doubly-landlocked means surrounded by other landlocked countries).  Uzbekistan is a predominantly Islamic country with more than 80% Muslims (the majority regarded as Sunni Muslims). It is best known for its mosques, mausoleums, and other sites linked to the “Silk Road” (the name of the lucrative trade in silk trade route between China, the Mediterranean, and other major cities). Its economy is dependent on agriculture and it is one of the largest cotton growers worldwide. Besides this, it also cultivates, grapes, vegetables, and wheat, and raises animals, including goats, sheep, and cattle. Additionally, Uzbekistan’s land produces natural gas, oil, gold, copper, and other minerals. Read on to learn more about my visit to Uzbekistan, the country in the heart of Central Asia.

Loving the signs in Tashkent. Uzbekistan, the country in the heart of Central Asia
Loving the signs in Tashkent
The Minor Mosque. Uzbekistan, the country in the heart of Central Asia
The Minor Mosque - the largest Mosque in Tashkent, Uzbekistan (made entirely of marble)

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Tajikistan, the Smallest Country in Central Asia

TAJIKISTAN - THE SMALLEST COUNTRY IN CENTRAL ASIA

TAJIKISTAN - THE SMALLEST COUNTRY IN CENTRAL ASIA

The Republic of Tajikistan is a country in the heart of Central Asia. Its capital and most popular city is Dushanbe. Surrounding Tajikistan are countries like China, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Afghanistan. Although Tajikistan is the smallest country in Central Asia by landmass, with a population of over 10 million people, it is not the smallest by population of the five Central Asian countries.
The vast majority of Tajikistanis are Muslim, and there is a small percentage of Christians who are predominantly Russians.
Tajikistan’s economy depends on agriculture and services, and each employs more than two-fifths of the labour force. Moreover, it is the most mountainous country in Central Asia. Besides its rugged terrain, it is best known for its natural resources and vast freshwater reserves. Tajikistan also produces aluminium and cotton, which are its main export commodities.  Additionally, it exports vegetable oil, almonds, dried apricots, grapes, cotton, textiles, etc.  Read on for a general view of Tajikistan, the Smallest Country in Central Asia.

The new parliament building of Tajikistan (aka the White house of Tajikistan). Tajikistan, the Smallest Country in Central Asia
The new parliament building of Tajikistan (aka the White house of Tajikistan)
The Imam Azam Mosque or the Grand Mosque (biggest Mosque in Tajikistan and second-biggest in Central Asia). Tajikistan, the Smallest Country in Central Asia
The Imam Azam Mosque or the Grand Mosque (biggest Mosque in Tajikistan and second-biggest in Central Asia)
The Stele with Emblem of Tajikistan. Tajikistan, the Smallest Country in Central Asia
The Stele with Emblem of Tajikistan

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At Daman-e-kah. Pakistan, home to the world’s youngest Nobel Laureate

Pakistan, Home to the World’s youngest Nobel Laureate

PAKISTAN - HOME TO THE WORLD’S YOUNGEST NOBEL LAUREATE

PAKISTAN - HOME TO THE WORLD’S YOUNGEST NOBEL LAUREATE

The Islamic Democratic Republic of Pakistan is a country in South Asia. Its capital is Islamabad, however, Karachi is the largest city and Financial Center of Pakistan. Pakistan is from the Indus Valley civilization and is the 5th most populous in the world with a population of over 241.5 million. Moreover, it is the second-largest Muslim population in the world. The country is bounded by the Arabian Sea to the South of the Gulf of Oman, Afghanistan to the West/Southwest, China to the Northwest, and shares land border with India to the east. The name “Pakistan” is both Persian and Urdu and means “land of Paks, the spiritually pure and clean.” “Pak” is ‘pure’ in Persian and “-stan” means “land or place of.”

Love the Pakistani Flag

With regards to the tagline, Pakistan is home to the youngest Nobel Peace Prize Mahala Yousafzai. She was only age 17 when she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, making her the youngest person worldwide to have received such a prestigious accolade. She was awarded the prize for her work advocating for the education of girls and children in Pakistan and worldwide. The Pakistani economy is reliant on agriculture and services, both contributing to the highest percentage of the GDP. Continue reading to learn more about Pakistan, home to the world’s youngest Nobel Laureate, and my recent visit.

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Beautiful Sunrise over Islamabad - Pakistan. Pakistan, home to the world’s youngest Nobel Laureate
Beautiful Sunrise over Islamabad - Pakistan

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Halong bay - Vietnam Two most warm-hearted countries

TWO MOST WARM-HEARTED COUNTRIES

TWO MOST WARM-HEARTED COUNTRIES

TWO MOST

WARM-HEARTED

COUNTRIES…

 

From Among  60+

TWO MOST WARM-HEARTED COUNTRIES VISITED

A country with riches but unfriendly, impolite people is a huge turn-off. For me what makes a country beautiful and great is its people. It helps if it also has yummy ice cream and tasty fish lol (that’s just me). Wealth, beautiful sceneries and aesthetically appealing are all nice, however, if your people are unfriendly, impolite and or racial, then there is no connection or yearning to ever return or to even talk much about it. I will share with you the two most warm-hearted countries I have ever visited.

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