Capital: Gandhinagar.
Largest city: Ahmedabad (economic and cultural center).
Coastline: longest in India, approximately 1,600–2,340 km (including the Kathiawar/Saurashtra peninsula).
Economy: one of the most industrialized and prosperous states of India; strong in diamond processing, textiles, chemicals, petrochemicals, port operations, and agriculture.
Known for: Mahatma Gandhi (born in Porbandar, Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad).
Asiatic lions (only found in Gir National Park).
White salt flats of the Great Rann of Kutch.
Historic Indus Valley civilization sites (Lothal, Dholavira).
Beautiful temples (Somnate, Palitana Jain temples), stepwells, and colorful festivals (such as Navratri and Uttarayan).
Entrepreneurial population (Gujaratis are known for being very business- and trade-oriented).
Gujarat is a mix of modern industry, rich history (from the Harappa civilization to the Mughal era), and vibrant culture.
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