Delhi, national territory and capital, north-central India. The city of Delhi actually consists of two components: Old Delhi, to the north, the historic city; and New Delhi, in the south, has been the capital of India since 1947, having been established as the capital of British India in the first part of the 20th century. Delhi is one of the largest cities in the country, Delhi is located (but mainly on the west coast) of the Yamuna River, a tributary of the Ganges River (Ganga), about 100 km (160 km) south of the Himalayas. The territory of the national capital includes Old and New Delhi and the surrounding metropolitan area, as well as neighboring rural areas. To the east the land is connected to the state of Uttar Pradesh, and to the north, west and south to the state of Haryana. Delhi is of great historical importance as an important center of trade, transportation and culture, as well as the political center of India. According to legend, the city was named after Raja Dhilu, the king who ruled the region in the 1st century BCE. The names the city is known for - including Delhi, Delhi, Dilli and Dhilli - may be the culprits of his name. Old Delhi District, 360 square kilometers (932 square kilometers); the territory of the national capital, 573 square kilometers (1,483 square kilometers). Pop. Old Delhi, (2001) 12,260,000; national capital area, (2001) 13,850,507; Delhi Old, (2011) 11,007,835; national capital area, (2011) 16,753,235. Around City website Delhi has become a center after a series of powerful empires and powerful principalities. Numerous remains are scattered throughout the area, providing a lasting memory of the area’s history. Popular legends say that the city changed its location a total of seven times between 3000 BCE and the 17th century, although some officials, including small towns and castles, claim that it changed its site about 15 times. All the former parts of Delhi fall into a triangular area of ​​about 70 square kilometers (180 square kilometers), commonly referred to as the Delhi Triangle. Two sides of the triangle are defined by the rocky hills of the Aravalli Range — one on the south side of the city, the other on its west coast, known as Delhi Ridge. The third side of the triangle was created by the transfer of the Yamuna River canal. Between rivers and mountains there are wide plains of alluvium; the height of the soil ranges from around 700 to 1000 meters (200 to 300 meters). The mountains and valleys of the national capital region include evergreen trees, such as acacias, as well as seasonal grass species. The sissoo tree (daisy; Dalbergia sissoo), which produces a dark, persistent brown tree, is commonly found in the plains. River grass, which consists of grass and grass, grows on the banks of the Yamuna. New Delhi with its famous green trees, such as neem (Azadirachta indica; hardy-resistant tree with yellow fruit), jam (Syzygium cumini; tree with grapefruit fruit), mango, pipal (Ficus religiosa; fig tree), and sîsû. It is also known for its flowering plants, which include a large number of diverse seasons: chrysanthemums, phlox, violas, and verbenas. The animal life of a national capital region, like its plant life, is very diverse. Carnivorous animals include leopards, hyenas, deer, wolves and jackals, which live in the fields and on grasslands. Wild boars are sometimes found on the banks of the Yamuna. Monkeys are found in the city, especially around some temples and historical ruins. The life of birds is long; Among the species of the year are pigeons, sparrows, kites, parrots, carp, carp, and on rocks, peacocks. Lakes around the city attract seasonal species. Fish are plentiful in Yamuna, and sometimes a trumpet is also found there. Forgiveness The climate of Delhi is characterized by harsh summers, with hot summers being hot. It is associated with a general distribution of continental climate, which extends from the west or northwest, except during the monsoon season, when the ocean-southeast ocean wave increases rainfall and sleet. Summer dancing lasts from mid-March to the end of June, with maximum temperatures generally reaching 100 ° F (about 37 ° C) and minimum temperatures falling within 70 F (about 25 ° C); it, especially in the months of April and May, is characterized by numerous tornadoes and waves. The monsoon dance usually begins in July and lasts until the end of September. It is during these months that Delhi receives most of its rainfall — approximately 23 inches (600 mm), or almost three-quarters of the annual average. October and November are a period of monsoon to winter conditions. The dry winter season lasts from late November to mid-March. The coldest month is January, with temperatures below 70s F (about 21 ° C) and temperatures below 40s F (7 ° C).
City plan
The map of Delhi city is a combination of old and new roads and methods. The Old Delhi street network reflects the protection needs of a bygone era, with several passing streets leading from one large gate to another. Sometimes a street leads directly from the auxiliary gate to the main axes, but most of the streets of Old Delhi are not regulated by road, length and width. The narrow and winding roads, culverts, alleys, and ridges form a complex matrix that much of Old Delhi provides only pedestrian traffic. In contrast, the Civil Lines (residential areas originally built by the British for high-ranking officials) in the north and New Delhi in the south are part of the relative openness, which is characterized by green grass, trees and linear understanding. marked, included.