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New Delhi (Hindi: नई दिल्ली, romanized: Naī Dillī) is the capital of India. It is also a part of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT).
In traditional Indian geography, it is in the North Indian zone. The city has an area of about 42.7 square kilometres (16.5 sq mi). New Delhi has a population of about 9.4 million people.[1]
The foundation stone of New Delhi was laid by George V in 1911.[2] It was designed by British architects. The new capital was inaugurated on 13 February 1931,[3] by Viceroy and Governor-General Irwin.
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