Tamil Nadu is known for Dravid inhabitant and is literally The Land of Tamils or Tamil Country) is one of the 29 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai (formerly known as Madras). Tamil Nadu, lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Puducherry and the South Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. Tamil Nadu is the second largest state economy in India with (US$ 167.172 billion) in Gross Domestic Product.
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Facts about Tamil Nadu:
| Area | 1,30,058 sq.km |
| Establishment | 14 Jan. 1969 |
| Population | 7.21 cr. (2011 census) |
| Principal official Language | Tamil is the official language of the state Tamil_89.43 % Telugu_5.65 % Kannada _ 2.68% Urdu_1.51% Malayalam_0.89% |
| Neighbouring States | Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry |
| Capital | Chennai |
| Members of Parliament | Lok Sabha= 39 ,Rajya Sabha= 18) |
| Legislature | Unicameral (Assembly seats=234) |
| Airports | Meenambakam,, Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchirapalli,, Coimbatore,Salem |
| Major Cities | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirapalli,Thanjavur and Ooty |
| Festivals | Pongal(Harvest),Jalikattu (Bull Fighting),Chitirai-Madurai,Mahamagam Fest, Mahamagam Fest, Kanthuri Festival,Navaratri,Karthigai Festival |
| Economy Size | US$ 167.172 billion, Tamil Nadu is the most urbanised state in India (49 per cent). It is the largest producer of Bananas, Turmeric, Flowers and Tapioca. Dr M.S. Swaminathan, known as the "father of the Indian Green Revolution" was from Tamil Nadu. |
| Industries | Cotton, Textile, Automobiles, Chemical Fertilizer, Paper And Paper Products, Railway Wagons Coaches, Army Tanks, Cement, Iron & Steel Computer Peripherals |
| Literacy | 80.33 % |
| Districts | 32 |
| Sex Ratio (as per census 2011) | 995/ Thousand male |
| Principal Dances | Bharatnatyam,Kalakshetra,Kollattam,Kummi,Kavadi,Karagams |
| Tourist & Historical Places | The tourism industry of Tamil Nadu is the largest in India,Marina Beach in Chennai is one of the longest beaches in the world. The Brihadishwara Temple (Thanjavur), Gangaikonda Cholapuram built by the Cholas,Mahabalipuram (also called Mamallapuram) have been declared as UNESCO World Heritage Sites,Udhagamandalam (Ooty),Nilgiri hills, Palani hills, Cumbum valley and Cardamom hills. |
| State Density | 550/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Rivers | Palar, Kaveri,Vaigai, Cheyyar, Ponniyar, Meyar |
| Religion (As per Census 2011) | Hinduism (and Dravidian folk religion) (87.58%) Christianity (6.12%) Islam (5.86%) Jainism (0.12%) Sikhism (0.02%) Buddhism (0.01%) Other or not religious (0.3%) |
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