Gujarat is a state in the western part of India, known locally as Jewel of the Western part of India. It has an area of 196,204 km2 (75,755 sq mi) with a coastline of 1,600 km (990 mi), most of which lies on the Kathiawar peninsula, and a population in excess of 60 million. The state is bordered by Rajasthan to the north, Maharashtra to the south, Madhya Pradesh to the east, and the Arabian Sea, as well as the Pakistani province of Sindh to the west. Its capital city is Gandhinagar. It is best known for the Asiatic lions.
Gujarat is a state in the western part of India, known locally as Jewel of the Western part of India. It has an area of 196,204 km2 (75,755 sq mi) with a coastline of 1,600 km (990 mi), most of which lies on the Kathiawar peninsula, and a population in excess of 60 million. The state is bordered by Rajasthan to the north, Maharashtra to the south, Madhya Pradesh to the east, and the Arabian Sea, as well as the Pakistani province of Sindh to the west. Its capital city is Gandhinagar. It is best known for the Asiatic lions.
Gujarat is a state in the western part of India, known locally as Jewel of the Western part of India. It has an area of 196,204 km2 (75,755 sq mi) with a coastline of 1,600 km (990 mi), most of which lies on the Kathiawar peninsula, and a population in excess of 60 million. The state is bordered by Rajasthan to the north, Maharashtra to the south, Madhya Pradesh to the east, and the Arabian Sea, as well as the Pakistani province of Sindh to the west. Its capital city is Gandhinagar. It is best known for the Asiatic lions.
Facts about Gujarat:
1. Area
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1,96,024 sq km
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2. Population
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6.04 cr (2011 census)
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3. Principal official Language
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The official language of the state is Gujarati. Other languages are English, Hindi.
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4. Climate
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Summer(March to May): min 25 degrees to 45 C
Winter(November to February): min 15 degrees to max 35 C
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5. Capital
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Gandhinagar
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6. Members of Lok Sabha
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26
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7. Legislature
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Unicameral (182seats)
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8. Airports
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Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Jamnagar, Porbandar, Surat, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Bhuj
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9. Major Cities
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Ahmedabad (largest), Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, Bhuj, Junagadh, Jamnagar
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10. Festivals
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International Kite Festival, Diwali, Holi, Janmashtami, Kutch Mahotsava, Navratri, Shamlaji Fair, Modhera Dance Festival, Tarnetar Fair, Bhadra Purnima and Vautha Fair.
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11. Economy Size
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US$ 149.833 billion,
Gujarat has some of the largest business corporations in India. It is one of the major industrial hubs of India.
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12. Literacy
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78.03 %
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13. Districts
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33
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14.Sex Ratio (as per 2011 census)
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919/ Thousand male
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15. Principal Folk/ Dances
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Garba Raas,Dandiya Raas,Ras Dance,Bhavai,Tippani Nritya, Siddi Dance, Padhar Nritya, Dangi Nritya
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16. Principal Rivers
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Narmada, Tapti, Sabaramati, Mahanadi, Mahi, Banas, Saraswati and Damanaganaga
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17. Principal Minerals
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Gypsum, Manganese, Lignite, Bauxite, Petroleum Natural gases
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18. Tourist & Historical Places
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Great Rann of Kutch, hills of Saputara and is the sole home of pure Asiatic Lions in the world, Ashok Edicts,Junagadh Caves,Kadia Dungar Caves,Khambhalida Caves,Dwarkadhish Temple, Akshardham temple,Somnath temple
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19. State Density
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308 person/ km2
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20. Child Sex Ratio
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890/ 1000 male Childs
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