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Tamil Nadu, the 11th largest state in India was once
the home of four Tamil Kingdoms like Chera, Pandya,
Pallava and Chola from 1st - 9th century AD. Their
ruling period was known as the golden age of Tamilnadu
during which Art, Music as well as trade & agriculture
reached its zenith. The state lying on the southern
tip of the Indian peninsula, is bordered by
the Bay of Bengal in the east, Indian Ocean in the
south, the states of Kerala and Karnataka in the west,
and Andhra Pradesh in the North. The main language
spoken here is Tamil. It is the sixth most populous
state in the Indian Union and leading producer of
Agricultural products. Tamilnadu is home to numerous
Temples, Pilgrim Centers, Hill Stations, Beaches etc
| State Bird - Emerald
Dove |
State Animal - Nilgiri Tahr |
| State Flower - Gloriosa Lily |
State Tree - Palm Tree |
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Area |
38,863sq.km |
Capital |
Chennai |
Language |
Tamil |
Districts |
32 |
Population
Male
Female |
6,24,05,679
3,14,00,909
3,10,04,770 |
Literacy |
73.45% (2001
census) |
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Tamil Nadu which holds in
itself a land, a language and a culture existed since the
prehistoric times More.... |
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Major
food crops are rice, jowar, ragi, bajra, maize, and pulses.
Cotton, sugarcane, coconut, tea and coffee as well as a number
of horticultural products . More.. |
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The traditionally
and culturally rich state, Tamilnadu is bordered by the Bay of Bengal
in the east, Indian Ocean in the south More.. |
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Tamil Nadu, true home
of Indian vegetarianism, is the land of the delicious Pongal, Idli,
Dosa, Sambar and Rasam More... |
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Traditional crafts,
Pictrue Gallery & More.. |
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