Surat

:For the town in France, see Surat, Puy-de-Dôme.

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Surat (Gujarati:????) is a port city in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is located at 20.58° N latitute and 72.54° E longitude and as of 2005, Surat and its metropolitan area had a population of approximately 2.9 million.

Related Topics:
Gujarati - Port - India - Gujarat

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The city is situated on the left bank of the Tapti River, 14 miles from its mouth. A moat indicates the dividing-line between the old city, with its narrow streets and handsome houses, and the newer suburbs, but the city wall has almost disappeared. The city is largely recognized for its textile and diamond businesses.

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Surat is also the a district in the state of Gujarat. Surat city is the administrative headquarters of this district. This district is surrounded by Bharuch, Narmada (North), Navsari and Dang (South) districts. To the west is the Gulf of Cambay.

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Bharuch - Narmada - Navsari - Dang - Gulf of Cambay

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