Top 10 Facts About Gujarat

 The sixth largest Indian state by area and ninth largest by population, Gujarat is a state known for its rich heritage, vibrant culture and delicious cuisines. Located on the west coast of India. So,here 

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1.The world's Largest Statue

Statue of unity

The Statue of Unity is the world's tallest statue, with a height of 182 metres (597 feet) which is almost double the height of the Statue of Liberty, USA.

2.The Dimaond City of India-Surat

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It’s a fact that Surat is a diamond city and it’s a billion-dollar business. World’s 95% of rough diamonds are cut and polished here. Surat’s business trade contributes to 90% of the total national export of diamonds. The business never stops!

3.The World's Largest Salt Desert

Kutch's Salt desert

If you’re right on the trip to Kutch’s extreme Salt Desert, you are going to be at the world’s greatest Salt Desert here. Spread over 30,000 Km^2, the Marshy Salt Land of Kutch turn’s to mesmerizing beauty with the vast sea line.

4.World's Largest Cricket stadium

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The Narendra Modi Stadium, commonly known as the Motera Stadium, is a cricket stadium situated inside the Sardar Patel Sports Enclave in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. As of 2020, it is the largest cricket stadium in the world and the second largest stadium overall, with a seating capacity of 132,000 spectators.It is owned by the Gujarat Cricket Association and is a venue for Test, ODI, and T20I cricket matches.

5.India's first World Heritage City

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Ahmedabad, the 606-year-old walled city in the western Indian state of Gujarat, was named the country’s first UNESCO World Heritage City in July 2017. It is considered a landmark city as it is here that the great Mahatma Gandhi first began India’s struggle for freedom. Its Hindu and Jain temples, as well as Muslim art, have made this city known for its rich architecture and historical significance.

6.The World's Largest Oil refinery

Jamnagar oil refinery

Jamnagar refinery is the world's largest oil refinery with an aggregate capacity of 1.24 million barrels per day (bpd). The refinery complex is located at Jamnagar in Gujarat, India. It is owned and operated by Reliance Industries.

7. The Home of Asiatic lion

Gir National Park

At present Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is the only abode of the Asiatic lion. The last surviving population of the Asiatic lions is a compact tract of dry deciduous forest and open grassy scrublands in southwestern part of Saurashtra region of Gujarat.

8.The Richest city of India

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Surat is the richest city in India ahead of Bangalore and Madras having highest per capita income in the country. The homes of Surat have been declared most prosperous by National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) and Future Capital Research’s Roopa Purushothaman in their latest study. The average income of a household in the city 450,000 per year. Who knew?

9.The First State to  ban Alcohol

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10.. Lord Krishna’s Abode – Dwarka

Dwarkadish temple

Founded by Lord Krishna, Dwarka is said to have existed more than 10,000 years ago and is believed to be the first capital of Gujarat. Today this coastal city is one of the ‘Char Dhams’ (four religious seats) as per Hindu beliefs. Badrinath, Puri and Rameshwaram are the other three. The Dwarkadish temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna was originally built around 2500 years back, but was destroyed by Mahmud Shah. It was later rebuilt in the 16th century.