Dwarka, a coastal city that existed around 12,000 years ago in Western Gujarat, is said to be the place where Lord Krishna spent most of his life. The culture, traditions, and ambiance of Gujarat echo the footprints of Lord Krishna. The city is also termed as the lost city by many historians.
Land of Mahatma Gandhi
Gujarat’s soil is blessed with the great legend Mahatma Gandhi, India’s Father of the Nation. Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad still shows the glimpses of the lifestyle of this great saint of nonviolence.
A Vegan State
India is the leading vegan country in the world, and among its 29 states, Gujarat has the most number of vegans.
Longest Coastline
Among the coastal states of India, Gujarat has the longest coastline of around 1215 km.
Rich Diaspora
Gujaratis are known for their business skills and are spread the world over, especially in North America. In fact, one in every five Indian-American is a Gujarati.
India’s Largest Salt Marsh
With a total area of about 7,505.22 square kilometers, the Great Rann of Kutch is considered one of the largest salt deserts in the world and the largest salt marsh in India. This seasonal salt marsh is spread in the Kutch District of India and the Sindh Province of Punjab. The Great Rann transforms from marshland in the summer to arid desert in winter.
Asia’s Greenest Capital City is Here
Located around 23 km from Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar is considered to be the greenest capital city in Asia with around 1/2 of its area covered with greenery.
International Kite Festival
Gujarat is known world-over for hosting the Internationa Kite Festival in the city of Ahmedabad, every year. Kite enthusiasts from across India and also foreign countries participate in the week-long festival.
The World-Famous Somnath Temple
On the western coast of Veraval in Saurashtra, the magnificent Somnath Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva, is the first among the 12 Jyotirlingas in India.
Largest WAN Network in Asia!
Gujarat possesses the largest P-based ICT WAN network in Asia and the second-best in the world.
The Longest Optical Fiber Network
With a vast area covering around 50,000 km, Gujarat has the longest optical fiber network, which is expensive but provides great bandwidth and low power loss.
Asia’s Largest Dairy is Here
Kaira District Co-operative Milk Producers Union Limited (KDCMPUL), popularly known as Amul Dairy, is considered the largest dairy in Asia.
The Biggest Oil Refinery on The Planet!
Owned by Reliance Industries, the Jamnagar Refinery in Gujarat is considered the biggest oil refinery on the planet with the output of around 1.2 million barrels every day.
A Record Number of Jain Temples
Palitana in Bhavnagar district holds the record for 900 Jain temples.
World’s Tallest Statue is Here
With the height of 182 meters (597 ft), the “Statue of Unity” is an iconic statue of India’s first Home Minister, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a visionary leader and statesman; hailed as the “Iron Man of India.” Facing the Narmada Dam, the statue is considered the world’s tallest statue.
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