On the west coast of India, the state of Gujarat has the longest coastline in India, the country's most dynamic entrepreneurs who are innovative and highly professional. Endowed with rich natural resources, a vast reservoir of skilled manpower and the most developed industrial infrastructure, the State contributes significantly to the economic development of the nation. Gujarat has become the most preferred destination for industrial investment.
Area 1 | 196,024 sq.km. (6 % of India) |
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Capital | Gandhinagar |
Climate | Tropical |
Population | 6.04 Crore as per 2011 Census (4.99% of India) |
Urbanization | 43% |
Population Density | 308 persons per sq.km |
Official Language | Gujarati |
Gross State Domestic Product (current price 2018-19) | Rs. 15,01,944 crore (~US$ 215 bn) |
Share of secondary sector in GSDP | 45.3% at current prices |
Per capita income (in 2012-2013) | Rs. 1,97,447 (~US$ 2820) |