Gujarat
Gujarat is India's seventh state in area and tenth largest in population. This state is situated on the west coast of the state is bounded by the Arabian sea on west, Pakistan on the north-west, Rajasthan on the north, Madhya Pradesh in south-east and Maharashtra in south.Gujarat is of very rich heritage, glorious history and traditions is one of the most developed state in the country. This fertile and prosperous land has a colorful profile. Wide open to the Arabian Sea on the west, Gujarat had strong commercial and cultural links with other parts of the world. For centuries, it was exposed to outside influences through trade and immigration. In the process, it is assimilated the elements of a variety of cultures and simultaneously progressed and prospered with time still retaining its cultural identity and traditional values.
Relax on Diu’s palm fringed beaches or on the seashores of the ancient city of Dwarka; visit the vast spread of 2450 hectares of the Gir National Park, the last refuge of the Asiatic lion on Earth or make a trip to see Gandhiji’s Sabarmati Ashram in Ahemdabad; go to Junagarh, an ancient and fortified city rich in myth and legend, where Emperor Ashoka’s fourteen Rock Edits can be seen cut into a great rock or for a touch of color, see the performance of the garba or dandia-ras, Gujarat's popular folk-dance, to experience navratri celebrations, Gujarati style.
General Information
| State Name |
Gujarat |
State Capital |
Gandhinagar |
| Official Language |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gujarati_language
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Other Languages |
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| Population (2001 Census) |
50,596,992
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Area (km.²) |
196,024
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| Vehicle Code |
GJ
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Coordinates |
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| Number of Districts |
25
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Pincode Range |
36-39
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| Best Time to Visit |
October and March, Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Sasangir, Porbandar, Rajkot, Ghandhinagar |
Clothing |
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| Altitude |
53 Mts |
Weather |
Temperature: Summer Max. 43 deg. C Min. 23 deg. C
Winter Max. 36 deg. C Min. 15 deg. C
Rainfall: 93.2 Cm (Mid June to Mid Sept) |
| Airports |
Airports Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, Vadodara, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Keshod, Rajkot, Porbandar, Kandla, Surat |
Railway Lines |
5,550 km |
| Places of Interest |
Watch Out: If you want to travel in style to Gujarat for 7 days by the luxurious train, The Royal Orient, bookings must be made well in advance.
Most Spectacular: Indian iconography, Mandvi beach, Gujarati handicrafts
Roads Surfaced: 62,295 km, Unsurfaced: 11,524 km |
Other Details |
Number of Villages : 18114
Literacy Ratio (%) : 61.29
Per Capita Income : 7600 (1993-94)
Languages: Gujarati, Hindi, English
STD Code: 079
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| Wikipedia Link |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gujarat
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| State Bird |
Greater Flamingo |
State Animal |
Asiatic Lion |
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| State Tree |
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State Flower |
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