Delhi

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Delhi?Northern India, on the banks of the Yamuna River
2. How many people live in Delhi?Over 19 million people (2023)
3. How big is Delhi?1,484 km² (573 mi²)
4. When was Delhi built?Ancient origins, with continuous habitation evidence from the 6th century BCE
5. What is the capital of Delhi?New Delhi is the capital of India, located within Delhi
6. What language do people speak in Delhi?Hindi, English, Punjabi, Urdu, and many regional languages

Indo-Gangetic Plain: A large, fertile plain in northern India formed by the Indus and Ganges rivers.
Union Territory: A federal territory in India administered directly by the central government.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A place of outstanding universal value recognized by UNESCO for its cultural or natural significance.
Partition of India: The 1947 division of British India into two independent dominion states, India and Pakistan.