Dehradun

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Dehradun?Doon Valley, Uttarakhand, India, situated between the Ganges and Yamuna river basins
2. How many people live in Dehradun?Approximately 711,000 (as per recent estimates)
3. How big is Dehradun?Approximately 100 square kilometers (city proper)
4. What language do people speak in Dehradun?Primary: Hindi. Also spoken: Garhwali, Kumaoni, English
5. What is the capital status?Winter capital of Uttarakhand and administrative headquarters of Dehradun district

National Capital Region (NCR): A large metropolitan area surrounding Delhi, India, aimed at balanced development.
Garhwal Region: A geographical and cultural region in the western part of Uttarakhand, India.
Surveyor-General of India: The head of the Geological Survey of India, responsible for national mapping and surveys.
Cantonment: A military installation or area, often with associated civilian housing and facilities.