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Chandigarh
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Although the city is the capital of Punjab and Haryana, it holds the special status of "Union Territory". This new city, created in the 1950s, is renowned for its "modern" architecture, notably shaped by Le Corbusier.
Overview of Chandigarh
Although the city is the capital of Punjab and Haryana, it holds the special status of "Union Territory". This new city, created in the 1950s, is renowned for its "modern" architecture, notably shaped by Le Corbusier.
Key Facts
- Type of place: large city.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 1,055,000 inhabitants (2012).
- Area: 114 km².
- Altitude: 304 m.
- Website: http://chandigarhtourism.gov.in