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Essay On Gujarat

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Vibrant Gujarat - Where life is a celebration!

Geography
Capital - Gandhinagar, having 33 districts, and population over 6 million. The Land of the Legends, stands bordered by Pakistan and Rajasthan in the northeast, Madhya Pradesh in the east, and Maharashtra and the Union territories of Diu, Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli in the south. The Arabian Sea borders the state both to the west and the southwest.

Social Aspect & Culture
Name was originated from the “Gujjars” (ethnic group in India). Official language of the people is “Gujarati”. Gujarat is religiously diverse state, having majority of Hindu people. Muslims account 5.7% of the population, Gujarat is the third largest state in India to have Jain community.

History
Gujarat is the birthplace of fabled freedom fighters like Mahatma Gandhi & Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. …show more content…

For nature lovers, 4 national parks and 21 sanctuaries can become center of attraction.
Gujarat is the largest producer & exporter of cotton and third largest denim producer in the world, this fact can be encouraging for students from across the globe and can attract them towards the Gujarat to learn the process. Even the Prime Minister of India belongs to Gujarat who has a great contribution behind making of Gujarat as a role model for its other counterparts.
World heritage site of Champaner, Indus Civilization sites like Lothal and Dholavira, and Ahmadabad’s heritage walk are becoming center of attractions for heritage tourism.
Gujarat has some best beaches in India. Gandhinagar Gujarat cities have magnificent gardens which are maintained in natural settings, enhancing their exquisite beauty with fountains and fountain shows!
The Sarita Udyan (Gandhinagar), Sayaji Garden (Vadodara), Law Garden (Ahmedabad) and Parimal Garden (Ahmedabad) and many more gardens in cities all over Gujarat, allure tourist

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