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Gujarat
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Fast Facts
Area: 196,024 sq km
Population: 50.6 million
Capital: Gandhinagar
Climate:
Summer
(March to June) - Warm
Monsoon
(July to August) - Warm
Winter
(November to February) -
Cool and Pleasant
Clothing:
Summer - Cottons
Winter - Cottons or light Woollens
Languages spoken
Gujarati
Best Time to visit
October to March |
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Situated on the west coast of India, the state of Gujarat is one of
India's wealthier states with a number of important industries, particularly
textiles and electronics. It has the largest petrochemical complex
in the country. Gujarat was the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, the
Father of the Nation. Gujarat is the former home of a majority of
India's emigrants, particularly to Africa, the UK and USA. Around
40% of the Indians in New York area are estimated to be Gujaratis. |
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Geographically, Gujarat can be divided into three areas. The eastern
(mainland) region includes the major cities of Ahmedabad, Surat and
Vadodara (formerly Baroda). The Gulf of Cambay divides the mainland
strip from the flat, often barren, plain of the Kathiawar peninsula,
also known as Saurashtra. |
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Along the south coast are sites where many of the great events in
Lord Krishna's life took place. Gujarat is also a major centre for
the Jains, and some of its most interesting sights are Jain temple
centers.
Though not a major tourist centre, the state is known for its rich
masonry work, delicious cuisine, and handicrafts like mirrorwork and
silver jewellery. |
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