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Darwin

Darwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory, Australia. Situated on the Timor Sea, Darwin has a population of 127,500, making it by far the largest and most populated city in the sparsely populated Northern Territory, but the least populous of all Australia’s capital cities. It is the smallest and most northerly of the Australian capital cities, and acts as the Top End’s regional centre. Darwin has grown from a pioneer outpost and small port into one of Australia’s most modern and multicultural cities. Its proximity to Asia makes it an important Australian gateway to countries such as Indonesia and East Timor. The Stuart Highway begins in Darwin, ending at Port Augusta in South Australia.

Golden Chariot

The Golden Chariot is a luxury tourist train that connects the important tourist spots in the Indian states of Karnataka and Goa. It is named after the Stone Chariot in the Vitthala Temple at Hampi. The 19 coaches on the train are coloured purple and gold, and sport the logo of a mythological animal with the head of an elephant and a body of a lion. The Golden Chariot operates weekly and had its maiden commercial run on March 10, 2008. The train, along with the Deccan Odyssey, is designed on the lines of the more popular Palace on Wheels with accommodations, spa treatments and dining. The train is operated by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation and marketed by The Luxury Trains, whereas The Maple Group handles the hospitality services on the train.

Bali

Bali is an Indonesian island located in the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east. It is one of the country’s 33 provinces with the provincial capital at Denpasar towards the south of the island (strictly speaking, the province covers a few small neighbouring islands as well as the isle of Bali). First summit of the Association of South East Asian Nations was also held here in 1976.

Bharti

Bharati is India's third Antarctic research station, commissioned in 2012, and is located near Larsemann Hills, focusing on oceanographic studies and the geological history of the Indian subcontinent.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Name: Bharati (also spelled as Bharathi or Bharati in some news sources)

Location: Near Larsemann Hills, Prydz Bay, Antarctica, at 69°24′29″S 76°11′14″E

Status: Operational since March 18, 2012

Purpose:

Oceanographic studies

Research on continental breakup

Understanding the geological history of the Indian subcontinent

Significance: India's third Antarctic research station, alongside Maitri (active) and Dakshin Gangotri (used as a supply base)

Capacity: The station can support 47 personnel on twin sharing basis in the main building during summer as well as winters with additional 25 in emergency shelters/summer camps during summers and thus making the total capacity as 72