Gujarat: My home state
Facts at a Glance
| Area | 196,000 sq km |
| Population | 41 million |
| Capital city | Gandhinagar |
| Main language | Gujarati |
History
In the ancient times "Gurjars" a caste of people came to this part of India and settled down and hence the land was called "Gurjari". Later in modern times, this changed to "Gujarat", by which it is currently known. It was a part of the Bombay state during the British Rule. But in the late 1960's the "Gujarati" population decided to separate from that union, which resulted in the formation of two new states, namely Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Geography
Gujarat is a key state in Western India. It is the home of over 41 million people known as Gujaratis. The state of Gujarat comprises of 19 districts. On its western and southwestern boundaries lies the Arabian sea. To the northwest lies the country of Pakistan. Northeast of the state borders with Rajasthan, east of the state borders with the state of Madhya Pradesh. To the southeast is the state of Maharashtra.
Occupation
Gujarat is the industrial hub of India. It leads all other states in India in terms of industrial investment. Gujarat textile mills are famous all over India. Gujarat also has many oil refineries. Handicrafts of Gujarat are very famous. On the other hand, it is also very rich agriculturally. The state's prime agricultural produce include Cotton, Groundnut and tobacco. From the Charotar region, where tobacco grows in abundance hail the PATELS, now an integral part of the U.S.A.
People
Gujarat is the birth place of many who played an important role in shaping of modern India. Dayanand Saraswati the founder of the Arya Samaj belongs to this state and so does the Ironman of India - Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. But in modern times no Indian so completely captured the Indian masses and had such a deep effect on so many throughout the world as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. The state will always be remembered as the birthplace of the FATHER OF THE NATION - Mahatma Gandhi.
"Gujaratis" are very courageous and enterprising entrepreneaurs. Mainly involved in trade and professional services, Gujaratis are very peaceful and hard working.
More to come...