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|description=Delhi, the capital territory of India, is a historic city known for its political importance, cultural diversity, and architectural landmarks like the Red Fort and India Gate.
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{{Infobox Indian state or territory
| name              = Delhi
| image            = Delh Map.jpg
| image_caption    = Map showing the location of Delhi
| capital          = New Delhi
| largest_city      = Delhi
| official_languages= Hindi, English
| area_km2          = 1,484
| population        = 16,787,941 (2011)
| established      = 1 February 1992
| timezone          = IST (UTC+05:30)
| vehicle_code      = DL
| website          = https://delhi.gov.in/
}}
}}
'''[[Delhi]]''' is the capital territory of [[India]], encompassing the city of [[New Delhi]], which serves as the seat of all three branches of the Government of India. Located in northern India, Delhi is a major political, cultural, and historical center of the country.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/place/Delhi</ref>
'''[[Delhi]]''' is the capital territory of [[India]], encompassing the city of [[New Delhi]], which serves as the seat of all three branches of the Government of India. Located in northern India, Delhi is a major political, cultural, and historical center of the country.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/place/Delhi</ref>


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Delhi has a unique status:
Delhi has a unique status:
* It functions both as a union territory and has its own legislative assembly.
* It functions both as a union territory and has its own legislative assembly.
* The [[Lieutenant Governor]] represents the central government.
* The Lieutenant Governor represents the central government.
* The '''Chief Minister of Delhi''' leads the elected state government.
* The '''Chief Minister of Delhi''' leads the elected state government.


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== Culture and Tourism ==
== Culture and Tourism ==
Delhi is renowned for its monuments, festivals, and cuisine:
Delhi is renowned for its monuments, festivals, and cuisine:
* UNESCO World Heritage Sites: [[Qutub Minar]], [[Humayun’s Tomb]], [[Red Fort]]
* UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Red Fort
* Religious sites: [[Jama Masjid]], [[Lotus Temple]], [[Akshardham]]
* Religious sites: Jama Masjid, Lotus Temple, Akshardham
* Popular markets: [[Chandni Chowk]], Connaught Place
* Popular markets: Chandni Chowk, Connaught Place


== Education and Institutions ==
== Education and Institutions ==
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== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[New Delhi]]
* [[New Delhi]]
* [[Capital of India]]
* Capital of India
* [[Red Fort]]
* Red Fort
* [[Indian Parliament]]
* Indian Parliament
* [[Delhi Metro]]
* Delhi Metro


== References ==
== References ==
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