Gujarat
Land of the Legends
Overview
Quick facts at a glance
A western coastal state known for entrepreneurship, the Rann of Kutch, and being the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi.
History
How Gujarat came to be
Home to Harappan port cities like Lothal; separated from bilingual Bombay State in 1960 to form a Gujarati-speaking state.
Earlier / Historical Names
- Part of Bombay State
Did You Know?
Surprising highlights
Gujarat is the only home of the wild Asiatic lion, in Gir National Park.
The Statue of Unity in Gujarat is the world's tallest statue.
State Symbols
Emblems of identity
Culture & Festivals
Living traditions
Folk Dances
- Garba
- Dandiya Raas
Traditional Dress
Kediyu and dhoti for men; chaniya choli for women
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Cuisine
Flavours of Gujarat
Predominantly vegetarian cuisine balancing sweet, salty and spicy flavours.
Popular Dishes
Popular Sweets
Tourism & Attractions
Places to explore
Top Attractions
UNESCO World Heritage
- Rani ki Vav
- Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
- Historic City of Ahmedabad
National Parks
- Gir National Park
Wildlife Sanctuaries
- Blackbuck National Park
Geography & Nature
The lay of the land
Major Rivers
- Narmada
- Tapi
- Sabarmati
Mountain Ranges
- Aravalli, Satpura foothills
Major Lakes
- Nal Sarovar
On the Map of India
Location & land neighbours
Neighbouring States & UTs
- Rajasthan
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Diu
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Economy & Agriculture
How Gujarat works
A highly industrialised state anchored by petrochemicals at Jamnagar, diamond processing in Surat, and a strong textile sector.
Key Industries
- Petrochemicals
- Textiles
- Diamond cutting and polishing
- Pharmaceuticals
Major Crops
- Cotton
- Groundnut
- Tobacco
Largest Producer Of
Infrastructure & Connectivity
Getting around Gujarat
Airports
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
Major Ports
- Kandla Port
- Mundra Port
Metro Rail
- Ahmedabad Metro
- Surat Metro
Education & Research
Centres of learning
Major Universities
- Gujarat University
- IIM Ahmedabad
Research Institutes
- Physical Research Laboratory
- Space Applications Centre (ISRO), Ahmedabad
Heritage & GI Tags
Craft & legacy
GI-Tagged Treasures
Monuments
Handicrafts
Prominent Personalities
Icons of Gujarat
Interactive Timeline
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Frequently Asked
Good to know
Sources & Verification
Authoritative references used to verify facts on this page
Sources
- Know India — National Portal of India — Government
- Survey of India — Government
- Ministry of Road Transport & Highways — Government
- Indian Railways (Ministry of Railways) — Government
- Airports Authority of India — Government
- University Grants Commission — Government
Last verified: 02 July 2026 · Facts without a listed source are marked “Verification Pending” and are being audited progressively via the CMS.
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