Yeh 'Delhi' Hai Mere Yaar

So you think you know Delhi? We thought so too, until we discovered these amazing facts about India's national capital! And after reading these, you will also be sure that the more you know Delhi, the less you know Delhi. Read on, and let us know what you think. If you have other such amazing facts about Delhi, post in the comments below!

1. Long, long ago.

Delhi has been inhabited since 500 BC.

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2. It's a three letter mantra. CNG!

Thanks to DTC's CNG buses, Delhi won the United States Department of Energy's first 'Clean Cities International Partner of the Year' award in 2003.

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3. We are antique, baby.

The Delhi Ridge, which is the northern extension of the ancient Aravali Range, is 1500 million years old! Even the Himalayas are only 50 million old.

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4. Because that's the way we roll.

The 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi were the most expensive Commonwealth Games held till date.

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5. We take our toilets seriously.

Delhi has an International toilet museum.

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6. Asli masaale sach sach!!!

Khari Baoli market in Delhi is the largest wholesale spice market in Asia.

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7. Yes, biodiversity too. We're just too cool, no?

Delhi is the World's second most bird-rich capital city, after Nairobi in Kenya.

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8. Because kanoon ke haath bohot lambe hote hain...

Delhi has South Asia's largest prison complex - The Tihar Jail

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9. Population explosion? No problem.

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