Delhi - officially National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT), is India's capital city and the home of executive, legislative, and judiciary branches of the Government of India. It is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest metropolis by population in India. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with more than 12.25 million inhabitants in the territory. It is a large metropolis with strengths in arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism and transport all contributing to its prominence.