Delhi - The Mini India
 
   
Delhi - General Information |
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Currency: |
Indian National Rupee
{INR} |
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Language: |
 Hindi, Punjabi,
Urdu & English |
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Area: |
1,480 sq. km |
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Climate: |
Semi-arid (with high
variation between summer & winter) |
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| Summer: |
Max
- 113ºF (45ºC) | Min- 77ºF (25ºC) |
| Winter: |
Max
- 69.8ºF (21ºC) | Min- 410F (5ºC) |
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| Also known as: |
Mini India, Heart of India &
'Dilli Dilwalon ki' (a state of lively people) |
| Famous for: |
Politics, Tourism & Multi-Culture |
| Geographical Location: |
Northern Plains of India (Asia) |
| Latitude, Longitude & Altitude: |
28º38'N, 77º13'E & 714 ft (above
sea level) |
| Best time to visit: |
November to March |
| Neighbouring Cities: |
Agra, Jaipur, Shimla, Mathura & Chandigarh |
| Means of Local Transport: |
Metro Train, Buses, Auto Rickshaws (also called
three-wheelers) and Taxis |
| Delhi is the
Capital of India. |
| Also comprises of
NCR (National Capital Region) which includes Noida, Gurgoen, Ghaziabad
and Faridabad. |
Overview
Stretched on the banks of the river Yamuna, Delhi, the capital of India,
represents the soul of the country. Delhi is home to many business houses,
political VIPs and the leading personalities from the field of art and
literature.
The city is categorized as a service town with Government offices forming
the major employment source and housing many important medical, agricultural
and educational institutions. Being a political center of the country, not
only gives it a strategic importance but also makes it the nucleus of trade,
commerce and industry.
Serving as the main gateway to India, Delhi is well connected with worlds
major cities and countries. Rich history, amalgamation of various cultures,
number exhibitions and one of the best hotel services, makes Delhi an
acclaimed business and tourist paradise. Delhi surely is a perfect synthesis
of yesterday and tomorrow which is surging ahead to the furture while
holding on the past.
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