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Country in South Asia, the second largest in the world by population and the seventh largest by area. It became an independent member of the British Commonwealth in 1947. Languages: Hindi, English. Currency: rupee. Capital: New Delhi. Population: 1,166,079,200 (2009 estimate). Area: 3,165,596 sq km (1,222,243 sq mi) Official Name: Republic of India New Delhi New Delhi is the capital of the Republic of India. It serves as the center of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The foundation of the city was laid on December 15, 1911, and was planned by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, leading 20th century British architects. Inaugurated on February 13, 1931 by Viceroy, Lord Irwin, the city is known for its wide, tree-lined boulevards and is home to numerous national institutions and landmarks. It is situated within the metropolis of Delhi, one of the fastest growing cities in the world, and is home to a population of 302,363. New Delhi is one

Country encompassing the continent of Australia and the island of Tasmania. It is the sixth largest country in the world. It became an independent member of the British Commonwealth in 1931. Languages: English. Currency: Australian dollar. Capital: Canberra. Population: 21,262,641 (2009 estimate). Area: 7,692,024 sq km (2,969,907 sq mi) Official Name: Commonwealth of Australia. Major Cities: Canberra Canberra is the capital city of Australia. With a population of over 345,000, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest Australian city overall. The city is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), 280 km (170 mi) south-west of Sydney, and 660 km (410 mi) north-east of Melbourne. The site of Canberra was selected for the location of the nation's capital in 1908 as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne, Australia's two largest cities. It is unusual among Australian cities, being an entirely planned city. Following an in

Country in central North America, consisting of 50 states. Languages: English. Currency: dollar. Capital: Washington, D.C. Population: 307,212,120 (2009 estimate). Area: 9,826,630 sq km (3,794,083 sq mi) Official Name: United States of America Major Cities: Washington, D.C Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States, founded on July 16, 1790. The City of Washington was originally a separate municipality within the Territory of Columbia until an act of Congress in 1871 effectively merged the City and the Territory into a single entity called the District of Columbia. It is for this reason that the city, while legally named the District of Columbia, is known as Washington, D.C. The city shares its name with the U.S. state of Washington, which is located on the country's Pacific coast. The city is located on the north bank of the Potomac River and is bordered by the states