Interesting Facts About The Glorious Gujarat

Often described as the “Jewel of Western India”, Gujarat, at the time of the British Raj, played a key role in the economic development of the country.

Pre-Independence History

The idea of veganism across the globe is relatively new compared to Gujarat, as its majority of the population consumes vegetarian food.

Veganism

Here is a rich fact for you- Surat in Gujarat is the wealthiest city in India with an average 450000 annual income per household in the town.

Riches

Gujarat has the longest coastline along the Arabian sea which is 1214.7 kilometers long. Therefore, this coastline makes for the 23% of the country’s total mainland coastline.

Longest Coastline

World’s largest salt desert or white desert is the Great Rann of Kutch. It spreads in an area of 7,505.22 square kilometers.

White Desert

Kutch district in Gujarat maps over 45674 square kilometers and has won another record, this time for the largest district of India.

The largest district in India

Gir National Park in Gujarat is the sole home for the endangered Asiatic Lions.

Only home for Asiatic Lions

Jamnagar Refinery owned by the Reliance Industries is the biggest oil refinery in the world, and it is in Gujarat.

The biggest oil refinery of the planet

Gujarat Day (also known as Gujarat Sthapana Divas or Gujarat State Formation Day) is observed annually on May 1 to celebrate the formation of the state of Gujarat.