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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. | |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. | ||
|keywords=Delhi, New Delhi, capital of India, Indian cities, Red Fort, Delhi tourism, Indian government | |keywords=Delhi, New Delhi, capital of India, Indian cities, Red Fort, Delhi tourism, Indian government | ||
|image= | |image=Delh Map.jpg | ||
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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 | * 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: | * UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Red Fort | ||
* Religious sites: | * Religious sites: Jama Masjid, Lotus Temple, Akshardham | ||
* Popular markets: | * 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 | ||
* | * Red Fort | ||
* | * Indian Parliament | ||
* | * Delhi Metro | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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