Why is National Tourism Day celebrated on January 25? Know five interesting facts about the day

The tourism sector in India provides 40 million jobs, reports suggest. The sector is expected to grow at an annual average growth rate of 7.9 per cent till 2023.

Currently, India has 40 UNESCO heritage sites including 32 cultural sites, 7 natural sites, and one mixed property. The last site to be added to the World Heritage Site list was Dholavira, a Harappan city that is located in Gujarat.

Out of the seven wonders of the world, India is home to one of them, the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The memorial was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.

North Sentinel Island is located in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and it is one of the most untouched places in the world. The island is home to the indigenous Sentinelese people, who have isolated themselves from the world.

The country is also home to the highest rail bridge in the world, the Chenab bridge, which is 1,315 m long. It is located in Jammu and Kashmir and is 35 m higher than the Eiffel Tower.

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