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| − | '''India''' is a large country located in Southern [[Asia]]. It is the second most popululated country in the world. It borders at least six countries being [[China]], [[Pakistan]], Bhutan, [[Bangladesh]], and [[Burma]]. |
+ | '''India''' is a large country located in Southern [[Asia]]. It is the second most popululated country in the world. It borders at least six countries as being [[China]], [[Pakistan]], Bhutan, Nepal, [[Bangladesh]], and [[Burma]]. |
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| + | [[File:IndianFlag.jpg|left|200px|thumb|A [[1994 Quidditch World Cup|1994]] [[Quidditch World Cup]] attendee carrying an Indian flag.]] |
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There are hardly any [[broomstick]]s in India as the [[flying carpet]] is the preferred mode of travel. Despite this, [[Quidditch]] has some fans on the street,<ref name="[[Quidditch Through the Ages]]">''[[Quidditch Through the Ages]]''</ref> and India has its own [[Indian National Quidditch team|National Quidditch team]].<ref>See [[:File:World Cup Participants.jpg|this image]]</ref> The [[Occamy]] is native to India.<ref name="[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them]]">''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]''</ref> |
There are hardly any [[broomstick]]s in India as the [[flying carpet]] is the preferred mode of travel. Despite this, [[Quidditch]] has some fans on the street,<ref name="[[Quidditch Through the Ages]]">''[[Quidditch Through the Ages]]''</ref> and India has its own [[Indian National Quidditch team|National Quidditch team]].<ref>See [[:File:World Cup Participants.jpg|this image]]</ref> The [[Occamy]] is native to India.<ref name="[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them]]">''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]''</ref> |
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The [[Snake Summons Spell]] was invented in India. It is illegally used by "[[Snake Charmer]]s" to profit from entertaining [[Muggle]]s. As it is illegal, the [[Indian Ministry of Magic]] presumably punishes these select wizards for breaching the [[International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy]]. |
The [[Snake Summons Spell]] was invented in India. It is illegally used by "[[Snake Charmer]]s" to profit from entertaining [[Muggle]]s. As it is illegal, the [[Indian Ministry of Magic]] presumably punishes these select wizards for breaching the [[International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy]]. |
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| + | [[Kalale]] is located in India and apparently houses a [[Wizarding world|wizarding]] community, as the ''[[Daily Prophet]]'' considered its weather of note in its International section. |
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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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*Twins in [[Harry Potter]]'s year at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]], [[Parvati Patil|Parvati]] and [[Padma Patil]] are probably of Indian descent due to their surnames. |
*Twins in [[Harry Potter]]'s year at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]], [[Parvati Patil|Parvati]] and [[Padma Patil]] are probably of Indian descent due to their surnames. |
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| + | *''[[Quidditch Through the Ages (real)|Quidditch Through the Ages]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (real)|Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]'' |
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==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
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Revision as of 13:49, 6 April 2014
India is a large country located in Southern Asia. It is the second most popululated country in the world. It borders at least six countries as being China, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Burma.
A 1994 Quidditch World Cup attendee carrying an Indian flag.
There are hardly any broomsticks in India as the flying carpet is the preferred mode of travel. Despite this, Quidditch has some fans on the street,[1] and India has its own National Quidditch team.[2] The Occamy is native to India.[3]
The Snake Summons Spell was invented in India. It is illegally used by "Snake Charmers" to profit from entertaining Muggles. As it is illegal, the Indian Ministry of Magic presumably punishes these select wizards for breaching the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy.
Kalale is located in India and apparently houses a wizarding community, as the Daily Prophet considered its weather of note in its International section.
Behind the scenes
- Twins in Harry Potter's year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Parvati and Padma Patil are probably of Indian descent due to their surnames.
Appearances
Notes and references
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