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India officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second most populous country, and the most populous liberal democracy in the world. India is a union of twenty-eight states and seven federally-governed union territories. New Delhi is the capital of India.

Ghazipur is a town in Uttar Pradesh, India, on the Ganges River. It is the administrative headquarters of Ghazipur District. Ghazipur is famous for India's only legal opium factory. There is also handloom weaving and a perfume industry. The town is an important agricultural market.

The town is very close to the Uttar Pradesh Bihar border. The local language at the place is Bhojpuri. Ghazipur borders with the important religious city of Varanasi and is situated about 70 kilometers east of Varanasi. The population of Ghazipur according to the 2001 census was 103,283 inhabitants.

It can also be considered as the preeminent, historical and potential tourism destination that enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers to become one of the most visited places.

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