About Delhi, India

Delhi is India's 2nd largest metropolitan area with 18.3 Million people. It is in the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT). New Delhi, a newer nearby city that was named the capital of India in 1947.

Delhi Information Country India Region NCT of Delhi Population 13.8 Million Annual GDP US$ 95 Bn Languages Hindi Punjabi Urdu Religions Hinduism Islam Sikhism Latitude Longitude N 28° 36' 36" E 77° 13' 48" google map

Delhi is located in the state of Punjab in northern India. The city is roughly 240 m (780 ft) above sea level.

Delhi has a semi-arid climate with hot, long summers and cooler winters. Summertime temperatures often exceed 40 °C (104 °F). The city experiences heavy rains during the monsoon season in July and August.

Delhi is India's 2nd largest economic center after Mumbia. In recent years, it has become a hub of India's outsourcing and information technology industries. Economic success has led to a rapid rise in wealth with Delhi now having per capita income that is 2.5 times the national average.

About 82% of the population is Hindu and about 12% are Muslims. Sikhs, Jains, and Christians populations are also sizable. Major languages spoken in Delhi are Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, and English.

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