Delhi, a city and union territory, is the national capital of India, located in the north-central part of the country. It consists of two main parts: Old Delhi, the historic city in the north, and New Delhi, the capital of India since 1947, in the south.
Delhi is one of India’s largest urban areas, situated on the west bank of the Yamuna River, a tributary of the Ganges, approximately 100 miles (160 km) south of the Himalayas. The territory is bordered by Uttar Pradesh to the east and Haryana to the north, west, and south.
Delhi holds historical significance as a commercial, transport, and cultural hub, as well as India’s political center. Its location on the great plain of India makes it a pivotal center in the subcontinent’s transportation network.