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   Chandigarh (/ ˌtʃʌndɪˈɡɑːr /) is a city and union territory in northern India, serving as the shared capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana. Situated near the foothills of the Himalayas, it borders Haryana to the east and Punjab in the remaining directions.

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3. www.britannica.com › place › Chandigarh-IndiaChandigarh | History, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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   Sep 17, 2024 · Chandigarh, city and union territory of India. It is situated on the Indo-Gangetic Plain a short distance southwest of the Siwalik Range, between the Sukhna and Patiali rivers. The land is a flat and fertile tract of alluvial soils, and its rural farmland produces such crops as wheat, corn, and rice.

4. chandigarhexplore.com › chandigarhChandigarh, India | Explore the Chandigarh City Beautiful

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   May 25, 2024 · Chandigarh is a modern and diverse city in the foothills of the Himalayas, founded by India's first Prime Minister. It has a rich history and culture, a robust economy and employment, and a low unemployment rate.

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   Why is Chandigarh called 'City Beautiful'?

   • The city of Chandigarh was founded by Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, who wanted to create an example of modern urban planning that could be replicated across India. He named it “City Beautiful” after his vision for an ideal Indian city.

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   How did Chandigarh get its name?

   • Chandigarh derives its name from the temple of "Chandi Mandir" located in the vicinity of the site selected for the city. The deity 'Chandi', the goddess of power and a fort of 'garh' laying beyond the temple gave the city its name "Chandigarh-The City Beautiful". The city has a pre-historic past.

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   Is Chandigarh a cosmopolitan city?

   • Chandigarh is a diverse and cosmopolitan city, with a population of around 1.1 million people. The city has a mix of different religions, languages, and cultures, with a strong influence from the Punjab and Haryana regions. Religion: the majority of the city’s population is Hindu, followed by Sikhism, Islam, and Christianity.

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   Where is Chandigarh located?

   • Chandigarh is situated 44 km (28 miles) north of Ambala, 229 km (143 miles) southeast of Amritsar, and 250 km (156 miles) north of Delhi. Chandigarh has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cwa) characterised by a seasonal rhythm: very hot summers, mild winters, unreliable rainfall, and great temperature variation (−1 to 45 °C or 30.2 to 113.0 °F).

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6. chandigarh.gov.in › know-chandigarh › generalGENERAL INFORMATION | Chandigarh, The official website of the ...

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   Learn about the history, geography, climate and master plan of Chandigarh, the dream city of India's first Prime Minister, Jawahar Lal Nehru. Explore the cultural, educational and industrial aspects of this Union Territory and its attractions.

   • Annual Rainfall (2016): 910 mm
   • Longitude: 76 0 47' 14E

   • Latitude: 30 0 44' 14N

7. www.lonelyplanet.com › india › punjab-and-haryanaChandigarh travel - Lonely Planet | India, Asia

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   • Nek Chand Rock Garden. Chandigarh's Rock Garden is unique: it's the surreal fantasy of the much-missed Nek Chand (1924–2015), a local transport official who, starting in 1957,…
   • Capitol Complex. At the epicentre of Le Corbusier’s planned city are the imposing concrete High Court, Secretariat and Vidhan Sabha, shared by the states of Punjab and…
   • Government Museum & Art Gallery. You’ll find a fine collection of artworks and treasures at this impressive state museum, including trippy paintings of the Himalaya by Russian artist…
   • Le Corbusier Centre. One for fans of 20th-century avant-garde architecture and design, this fascinating museum displays documents, sketches and photos of Le Corbusier, along…

8. chandigarhtourism.gov.inHome | Chandigarh Tourism, Union Territory , Chandigarh

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   Chandigarh is the best-planned city in India, with architecture which is world-renowned, and a quality of life, which is unparalleled. As the capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh it is a prestigious city.

9. www.tripadvisor.in › Tourism-g297596-ChandigarhChandigarh Tourism: All You Need to Know Before You Go (2024)

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   As the capital of both Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh is a principal northern city with a strong postcolonial identity. Blending modernist architecture with central-European chic and traditional culture, this green metropolis draws visitors in with its landscaped gardens, thought-provoking museums, and rich history.