Some Interesting Facts about Gujarat
- Gujarat has the longest coastline in India, with a length of 1600 kilometers.
- Gujarat was a major center of the Indus Valley Civilization. Many important archaeological sites have been found here, such as Lothal, Dholavira and Gola Dhoro.
- Gujarat is the largest diamond producing state of India.
- Gujarat is the largest milk producing state of India.
- Gujarat has the highest number of airports in India, numbering 17.
- The state of Gujarat has a 182-metre-long Statue of Unity.
- Surat was the place where the British East India Company first came.
- The famous Dandi of Gandhiji’s Dandi March is located in Gujarat.
- India’s White Revolution or Milk Based Revolution took place in Gujarat where the famous dairy brand Anand Milk Union Limited or AMUL has been established in this state and is the largest dairy in Asia.
- The state name locally means Jewel of West.
- The Rann of Kutch is the largest salt desert in the world.
- Jamnagar Refinery is the largest oil refinery in the world. And more than 60% of petrochemical products in India come from this state.
- Bhavnagar district of Gujarat has a record of 900 Jain temples.
- About 12000 years ago there was a town called Dwarka in Gujarat. It was a coastal city.
- If Gujarat were a country, it would be the 67th wealthiest country in the world, surpassing many European and Asian countries.
- Gujarat is the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
- Gujarat has many famous pilgrimage sites, such as Somnath Temple, Dwarkadhish Temple and Ambaji Temple.
- Gujarat is also known for its delicious dishes, such as dhokla, khandvi, dal-bati-churma and thepla.
- Gujarat is a diverse and prosperous state of India. It blends industrial areas, historic cities, natural beauty and vibrant culture. Gujarat is a state where there is something for everyone.
- Being a commercial state the first port of India was located here during the period from 1000 BC to 750 BC, at which time India was connected to Egypt, Bahrain and Mesopotamia (modern Iraq) through this port.
Some Interesting Facts about Gujarat
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