25 Major Facts About the State of Tamil Nadu: Tamil Nadu is the southernmost state of India. It is the 10th largest state by area and 6th largest state by population. The official language of this state is Tamil. Here are the list of 25 major facts about the state of Tamil Nadu.
25 Major Facts About the State of Tamil Nadu
1. Tamil Nadu is the southernmost state of India.
2. Chennai is the capital city and largest city of Tamil Nadu.
3. Tamil Nadu is the 10th largest Indian state by area.
4. Tamil Nadu is the 6th largest Indian state by population.
5. Tamil is the official language of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the oldest language.
6. Tamil Nadu shares its border with Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry and Sri Lanka.
7. The name Tamil Nadu means ‘the land of Tamils’.
8. Tamil Nadu covers an area of about 130,058 square kilometers.
9. The southernmost tip of mainland India is at Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu) where the Indian Ocean meets the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea.
10. Tamil Nadu has the second longest coastline in India, after Gujarat. It is about 1,076 kilometers long.
11. Tamil language was the first to be recognized as a classical language of India.
12. Madras and Tuticorin are the major ports of the state of Tamil Nadu.
13. Bharat Natyam is a classical dance form that originated in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the oldest dances of India.
14. Tamil Nadu was known as Madras presidency during British period.
15. Karakattam, Kavadi, Koodiyattam, Oyilattam, Paraiattam and Puravaiattam are the folk dances of Tamil Nadu.
16. Carnatic music is the traditional music of Tamil Nadu.
17. Kollywood is the film industry of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the largest industries of film production in India.
18. The Kaveri delta region is known as the ‘rice bowl of Tamil Nadu’.
19. M.S. Swaminathan was known as the father of the green revolution in India. He was from Tamil Nadu.
20. Chennai is known as the ‘Detroit of India’ due to its prominence as an automobile manufacturing hub.
21. Pongal is a major harvest festival. It is celebrated in January. It is one of the most important festivals in Tamil Nadu.
22. Marina Beach in Chennai is one of the longest urban beaches in the world.
23. The Nilgiri tahr is the state animal of Tamil Nadu.
24. The Emerald Dove is the state bird of Tamil Nadu.
25. The Gloriosa Lily is the state flower of Tamil Nadu.
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