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Gujarat

Area	: 196,124sq.km
Capital	: Gandhinagar
Districts	: 25
Language	: Gujarati
Population	: 60,439,692 (2011 census)
Literacy	: 78.03 % (2011 census)
State Bird	: Greater flamingo
State Animal	: Asiatic lion
State Flower	: Marigold
State Tree	: Banyan

Gujarat, one of the most industrialized states in India is situated on the west coast of India between 20^o-6' N to 24^o-42' N north latitude and 68^o-10'E to 74^o-28'E east longitude. It came into existence as a separate State on 1^st May 1960. Gujarat is bounded by the Arabian Sea in the West, by the States of Rajasthan in the North and Northeast, by Madhya Pradesh in the East and by Maharashtra in the South and South East. The State has an international border and has a common frontier with the Pakistan at the northwestern fringe. Ganghinagar, located near Ahmedabad is its capital. At present, Gujarat comprises of 25 districts. The official and primary language spoken is Gujarati...read more

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Ahmedabad
Bharuch
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Jamnagar
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Crafts

Gujarat has a very rich heritage of art crafts.The Patola of Patan is a unique fabric of Gujarat.

People of Gujarat

Know more about Gujarat Customs, People and Rituals

Economy

There is production of oil and natural gas in Ankleswar, Cambay and Kalol and a oil refinery at Koyali..

Fairs & Festivals

Colourful Gujarat

Gujarat can be termed as the land of fairs and Festivals. Thousands of small and big fairs, and festivals are celebrated in different parts of Gujarat every year. The festivals are based on the lunar or solar calendar.

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Gujarat, the ‘Jewel of the West,’ is a tourist destination that offers something for every visitor. A journey through Gujarat unfolds a religious, cultural and historical panorama...

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Arts of Gujarat

Gujarat has a unique distinction of having a legendary origin of her folk dance forms. The most popular and known folk dances of Gujarat are Garba, Garbi, Rasaka, Tippani, Padhar-Nritya, Dangi-Nritya etc. .More..

Dance

Raga, form of dance which is performed all over Gujarat.

Music

In the field of music, Gujarat has made its own contribution.kkk

Crafts

Gujarat has a very rich heritage of art crafts

About Gujarat

The state of Gujarat occupies the northern extremity of the western sea-board of India It has the longest coast line 1290km among Indian states

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Last Updated on : 9 April 2018