Asia · Country briefing
A child-friendly mission briefing for 20 November — capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.
Climate in November: Cool in the north, warm in the south; post-monsoon clarity in many regions.
The capital
New Delhi
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Fun facts
Highest peak
Kangchenjunga · 8,586m (in Himalayas)
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Chillies
India grows the world's spiciest
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Wettest place
Mawsynram gets 12m of rain a year
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Invented
The number zero (around 1,500 years ago)
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Tigers
Home to 70% of the world's wild tigers
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Diwali
Festival of lights, late October/November
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Tap any card to open a class-ready mini-lesson — for the teacher to walk through, or an older child to read aloud.
Native animals
Bengal tiger
India's national animal
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Indian elephant
Has smaller ears than its African cousin
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Indian peacock
The national bird — tail can be 1.5m wide
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Asiatic lion
Only found in Gir Forest, Gujarat
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Indian cobra
Spreads its 'hood' when alarmed
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Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
School life
Many Indian schools begin with a morning assembly. English is widely used as a school language.
Typical school day: Often 08:00–14:30, with shorter days in primary.
School year: Varies by state, commonly April to March or June to April.
Greetings to learn
Five questions to ask
What not to assume
Culture
Food
Music
Sport
Festivals
Tap any chip to open a class-ready lesson — what it is, why it matters, fun facts.
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