Facts and Figures :
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Population : |
Approx. 50 Lakhs . |
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Area : |
204.6 sq.km |
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Temperature : |
Ranging between 25 - 45 degrees during summer and 15 - 35
degrees in winters. |
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Languages Spoken : |
Gujarati, Hindi, English. |
Introduction : Ahmedabad the largest city in Gujarat blends an
ancient heritage with a vibrant present. It nurtures in its pages of
history, a breath of harmony and a show-case of exquisite harmony. The city
is named after a Sultan who founded it in 1411 and graced it with splendid
monuments. Ahmedabad is also known for its association with the Apostle of
peace Mahatma Gandhi whose ashram is on the banks of River Sabarmati which
is now a national pilgrimage site. Ahmedabad is the second largest
prosperous city in Western India. It is a place where tradition and
modernity co-exist in perfect harmony. The climate of the state is moist in
the southern districts and dry towards the northern sides. Ahmedabad has
been a city where a lot of action, reaction and interaction between various
ethnic and linguistic forces has taken place which has resulted in the
synthesis of many races and cultures. It is a land of gentle, dignified
people, astute businessmen, gay, colourful peasants, and thriving industry.
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