EXAM MOST IMP GUJARAT INFORMATION COLLECTED BY EXAM ZONE

Aavo Padharo, words of welcome in the language of Gujarat because it is here that these words ring truly and the guest is 'God' and the people of Gujarat are gregariously friendly, inviting and will entice you to come again and again.

Stretches out into the Arabian Sea, with a hint of the desert and with a coastline of 1666 kms long is Gujarat – the home state of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of Nation. It is renowned for its beaches, temple towns and historic capitals. Wildlife sanctuaries, hill resorts and natural grandeur are gifts of Gujarat. Sculpture, handicrafts, arts, festivals also make the state rich. Gujarat is also among the most technologically advanced, housing the largest petrochemical complex in the country.

Gujarat has always been a major centre for the Jains and some of its most interesting locations are the Jain Temple centres at Palitana and Girnar Hills. Besides the Jain temples, the state’s major attractions include the only habitat of the Asiatic Lions in India (Gir Forests), a desert ride at the Wild Ass Sanctuary and the beautiful Indo-Saracenic Architecture of Ahmedabad. The colourful tribal villages of Kutch make a visit unforgettable.

Facts about Gujarat

	Area	:	1,96,024 sq km
	Population	:	60,383,628
	Capital	:	Gandhinagar
	Principal Language	:	Gujarati
	Other Languages	:	English, Hindi and other Indian languages
	Literacy Rate	:	79.31%
	Rainfall	:	93.2 cm
	Temperature	:	Summer: min 25 degrees to 45 dig’s Winter: min 15 degrees to max 35 dig’s
	Season	:	November to February
	Eco System	:	Ranges from deserts, scrublands, grasslands, deciduous forests, and wetlands to mangroves, coral reefs, estuaries, and gulfs.

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