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New Delhi, Capital city in Northern India.

New Delhi spreads across the Yamuna River plains with wide tree-lined avenues, government buildings, and green spaces covering 42.7 square kilometers.

The British administration established New Delhi in 1911 as the capital of their Indian empire, moving it from Calcutta through imperial proclamation.

The National Museum of India contains 200,000 artifacts spanning 5,000 years of Indian art, from ancient sculptures to contemporary paintings.

The Delhi Metro connects all major districts through six color-coded lines operating from 6 AM to 11 PM with trains arriving every three minutes.

The Lotus Temple incorporates 27 marble-covered petals arranged in clusters to form three levels, allowing natural light through its nine doors.

Location: New Delhi district

Inception: 1911

Elevation above the sea: 216 m

Operator: New Delhi Municipal Council

Address: New Delhi, Delhi, India 110001 New Delhi

Website: http://ndmc.gov.in

GPS coordinates: 28.61390,77.20901

Latest update: July 5, 2025 22:18

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