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India Information
Area |
Total land area 2,973,190 sq km |
Population |
132,446,000 as estimated in 2008 |
Capital |
New Delhi |
Languages |
India has 15 official languages. Although HINDI is the official language , English enjoys associate status & is wildly spoken & written across the country |
Time Zone |
Despite its size , India has a single time zone . It is 2-1/2 hrs behind Hong Kong and Singapore , 5-1/2 hrs ahead of London (GMT), 10-1/2 hrs ahead of New York & 13-1/2 hrs ahead of San-Francisco |
Time Difference |
India is in Southern Asia, bordering the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, between Burma and Pakistan. India operates 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. |
VISA |
All foreigners , with the exception of nationals of Nepal and Bhutan , must have a valid passport ( min 6 months) & visa to enter. |
Delhi Information :
Area |
1,483 sq. km. |
Sea Level Elevation |
225 m (741 ft.) |
Languages |
Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, English |
Population |
9,370,475. (Males: 5,120,733 Females: 4,249,742) Growth Rare (per cent) 1981-92: 50.64 Density (persons per sq.km.): 6,139 Urban population: 89.93%. Sex Ratio-females per 1000 males-830 Literacy: 76.09%. (Males: 82.63%. Females: 68.01%) |
| Per capita income |
Rs. 5,315.00 (Highest amongst Indian cities) |
The Geographical location
The geographical location of Delhi reveals that this ancient city is located at the west banks of Yamuna river in India . It was once a part of the Aravalies but today Delhi has only the out-skirts to tell the story of the greenery this place, once had. Himalayas are in the North of Delhi.A major proportion of the area of Delhi is plain and on this are located Delhi, New Delhi and Delhi cantonment along with a vast stretch of numerous villages. The land of the plain is mostly fertile
The Mercury Level
Delhi is a land locked city.The city has an extreme type of continental climate which is perhaps due to it's distance from the sea. The summers in Delhi are very hot and winters very cold. The temperature range varies from 45 degrees in summers to 4 degrees in winters. The winters are marked by mist and fog in the mornings and often sun is seen in the afternoons. The cold wave from the Himalayan region makes winters very chilly. In summers the heat wave is immense and adequate precaution has to be taken before going out in the hot summer afternoons.
Monsoon- The magical wand of the weather God
The monsoon arrives towards the end of June. Delhi has a rainy season in winter also. It is important for the farmers of the village of the union territory because the Rabi crops benefits by it. Weather is generally dry except for 2-3 months of humidity.
Access
Indira Gandhi International Airport is a major gateway to India. Located in the national capital, Delhi, is a vital link between India and rest of the globe. The International Terminal (Terminal II) has 35 International Airlines flying to major cities across the world. For forthcoming Commonwealth Games 2010 both domestic (terminal I) and international airports are being upgraded to world class and a new third terminal will be in place to handle the air traffic.
There are very frequent flights to all major cities and tourist places of India from New Delhi by 12 National Airlines. Travelling within the country is very economical, if the bookings are done well in advance.
The approximate travel cost in the Economy class is USD$1200 from North America; USD$900 from Australia; $800 from European countries and USD$ 700 Asean countries.
Transport
Buses, taxis, metros and trains will be available for to and for transport from the venue and the hotels.
For more information on delhi, please visit : http://www.delhitourism.nic.in
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