Hindi Wikipedia facts for kids
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| Available in | Hindi |
| Owner | Wikimedia Foundation |
| Website | hi.wikipedia.org |
| Commercial | No |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | 11 July 2003 |
The Hindi Wikipedia is the version of Wikipedia written in the Hindi language. It's like a giant online encyclopedia where you can find information on almost any topic, all in Hindi. This special edition of Wikipedia started way back in July 2003.
As of June 2018, the Hindi Wikipedia had more than 125,000 articles. This makes it the only Wikipedia in an Indian language with over 100,000 articles. It's a great place for students and anyone interested in learning new things in Hindi.
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What is Wikipedia?
Wikipedia is a huge online encyclopedia that anyone can edit. It's a free resource, meaning you don't have to pay to read its articles. People from all over the world work together to write and improve its content.
How Wikipedia Works
Wikipedia runs on a special kind of software called MediaWiki. This software allows many people to work on articles at the same time. Volunteers write and update articles on countless subjects. They try to make sure the information is correct and comes from reliable sources.
Different Languages of Wikipedia
Wikipedia is available in hundreds of different languages. Each language has its own separate Wikipedia project. This means that an article about a topic in English Wikipedia might be different from the same topic in Hindi Wikipedia. This is because different language communities contribute to their own versions.
History of Hindi Wikipedia
The Hindi Wikipedia was launched on July 11, 2003. It was created to provide a free, open encyclopedia for Hindi speakers. Over the years, many volunteers have helped it grow. They have added new articles and improved existing ones.
Growth and Milestones
The Hindi Wikipedia has grown steadily since it started. It reached important milestones as its number of articles increased. Reaching over 100,000 articles was a big achievement. This showed how many people were using and contributing to it.
Community and Contributors
The success of Hindi Wikipedia depends on its community of editors. These are volunteers who spend their time writing, editing, and checking articles. They come from different backgrounds but share a common goal. Their goal is to make knowledge available to everyone in Hindi.
How to Use Hindi Wikipedia
Using Hindi Wikipedia is easy, just like using any other Wikipedia. You can search for topics you are interested in. The articles provide facts, details, and sometimes even pictures. It's a great tool for school projects or just for learning something new.
Finding Information
To find information, you can type keywords into the search bar. For example, if you want to learn about "India," you can type "भारत" (Bharat) or "India" in the search box. The website will then show you relevant articles.
Contributing to Wikipedia
If you are interested, you can also learn how to contribute to Wikipedia. You can help by fixing typos, adding new information, or even creating new articles. This is a way to share your knowledge with others. However, it's important to follow Wikipedia's rules and guidelines.
See also
In Spanish: Wikipedia en hindi para niños
