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| Over the ages, Gujarat has seen a succession of races-settlers as well as conquerors-and amalgamated their cultures into its own. The result has been a wonderful fusion of new ideas and old world traditions. Rich in crafts, history and natural beauty, this home state of Mahatma Gandhi continues to attract artists, scholars, intellectuals and businessmen from the world over. |
| Location |
| Western tip of India |
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| Tourism in Gujarat: |
Gujarat, also called the Jewel Of The West , is the westernmost state of India and has Gandhi Nagar as its capital. It is surrounded by Arabian Sea, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Pakistan.
It is also a famous tourist spot. The state is renowned for its beaches, holy temples, architectural assets, wildlife sanctuaries and hill resorts . The famous beaches in Gujarat include Ahmadpur- Mandvi Beach, Chorwad Beach, Ubharat Beach and Tithal Beach . Religious spots include Dwaraka, Somanath, Pawagadh, Ambaji, Bhadreswar, Shamlaji , Jain temples at Taranga, Girnar and Palitana and the oldest fire temple of the Parsees at Udwada . It has four major national parks of the country. Gir National Park, Blackbuck National Park, Vansda National Park, and Marine National Park . Apart from these, there are 21 other wildlife centuries in the state.
Along with its varied destinations, the attractive handicrafts, the delicious cuisine and colorful lifestyle of the people of Gujarat also add to its splendor. |
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| Area |
Population |
| 196077 sq. km. |
5.06 Crore (as on 1st March 2001) |
| Capital |
Language |
| Gandhinagar |
Gujarati |
| Religion |
Time |
| Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Sikhism, Christianity |
GMT +5:30 |
| Currency |
Climate |
| Indian Rupee |
Wet in the southern districts and
Desertic in the
north-west region |
| Winter |
Summer |
| November to February (12 - 29 Celsius) |
March to May (29 - 41 Celsius) |
| Monsoon |
Major Cities |
| June to October (27 - 35 Celsius) |
Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, Bhuj, Junagadh, Jamnagar |
| Transport – Air |
Ports |
| International Ahmedabad |
Major Kandla |
Domestic Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Jamnagar,
Porbandar, Surat, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Bhuj |
Minor Mandvi, Mundra, Sikka, Okha, Porbandar, Veraval,
Bhavnagar, Salaya, Pipavav, Mahuva, Jafrabad, Hazira |
| Major Beaches |
Hills |
| Mandvi-Kutch, Dwarka, Chorwad, Gopnath, Tithal, Porbandar, Dandi, Nargol, Somnath, Ahmedpur Mandvi, Dumas |
Saputara, Pavagadh, Girnar, Taranga, Shatrunjaya |
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