2006-11-23 14:24:11 · 18 answers · asked by Marshall M 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
New Delhi.
2006-11-23 14:26:18 · answer #1 · answered by Stefan S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amazing ! Just imagine that you could have picked up any atlas and looked at it - but you didn't !!!
Anyway here is your answer:
Capital:
name: New Delhi
geographic coordinates: 28 36 N, 77 12 E
time difference: UTC+5.5 (10.5 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
New Delhi, an urban area within the metropolis of Delhi, is the capital of the Republic of India and the seat of the Government of India. It is one of the three municipal corporations of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Delhi was built and destroyed seven times and has been witness to the various events which has brought India through the history books. Seven times this city went through the pain of being built and rebuilt. Today as the capital of India Delhi is the seat of administration and the monuments which tell the saga of a bygone era stand there. These icons are testimony to the grandeur of past and also an attraction for the tourists. With an area of 1483 sq. Kms, Delhi is all set to acquire full statehood.
Delhi, the capital of India is the third largest city of the world, exceeded in size by Calcutta and Mumbai. Delhi is situated in north central India and stands on the west bank of Yamuna river. It is bounded on the east by the state of Uttar Pardesh and on the north, west and south by Haryana. The eternal Yamuna has witnessed the glory and the tumultuous history of the 3000 year old Delhi. Delhi is spread over an area of 1483 sq. kilometers, 216 meters above sea level and has a population of around 14 million. The amalgamation of various cultures, traditions, religions has painted Delhi in colour which are brought from all over India. Delhi is a true cosmopolitan city always on the move. Delhi remains the centre of power. Once it was a city of royal power. Then it became the seat of colonial power. Later it was the seat of bureaucratic power. The seat of political power it has always been. Today it is emerging as an important centre for corporate power too. It is a perfect introduction to the cultural wealth, the complexities and dynamism of India. Delhi has always been the hub of activity, art, culture and the history of the whole country and continues to do so. It is divided into two parts Old Delhi & New Delhi.
2006-11-24 01:36:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The capital of India is New Delhi
2006-11-24 02:16:25 · answer #3 · answered by Tabrez 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New Delhi is the capital city of India,
2006-11-24 01:44:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
New Delhi is the capital of India
2006-11-23 22:32:11 · answer #5 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New Delhi is the capital of India.
2006-11-24 01:50:46 · answer #6 · answered by saki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New Delhi, and if you are from Europe, North america, brazil, east Asia,australia, new zealand, or south africa, Dont go there. You will not get used to the horrible views of thousands of people sitting in the corners on the streets beggin. you will not stand the noise. there is no hygene there and the Electricity plays hide and seek with you
2006-11-24 00:19:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
New Delhi
2006-11-24 07:46:36 · answer #8 · answered by catzpaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New Delhi
2006-11-23 22:38:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
New Delhi
https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/in.html
2006-11-23 22:32:26 · answer #10 · answered by allmaddenmister 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋