With a population of about 1.3 billion, India dominates South Asia and the Indian Ocean. The capital Delhi has 22 million, second largest Mumbai (Bombay) has 20 million, and there are 45 other cities over 1 million. 30% of the population is under 15, and life expectancy is 63 years. India is ancient and complex, with a history of racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic diversity. It is the most ethnically diverse nation on earth with over 2500 distinct people groups. Community and identity are still mostly based on caste. There are around 4700 castes and 25,000 subcastes, and the system […]
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Sue McCusker is a writer, Bible teacher, and web developer who loves sharing the stories of life, hope, and faith she sees around her every day. She has written for Guideposts and Angels on Earth magazines, and teaches the story of God in women's Bible study.
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