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Gujarat

Gujarat is located in the north-western part of the coastal plains. Gandhinagar is

the capital city but Ahmedabad is the largest city. Narmada, Tapi and Sabarmati
rivers flow through the State.

The main crops grown are wheat, jowar, bajra, pulses, groundnuts, sugarcane and
cotton. Salt is made by drying sea water in the coastal areas.

Petroleum and natural gas have been discovered in the Cambay region. Ahmedabad

is known for cotton textiles and Surat for synthetic textiles and diamond cutting.
The Gir National Park is the natural home to Asiatic lion. Kandla is an important
seaport. The main languages spoken by the people in Gujarat are Sindhi, Gujarati

and Hindi. Men wear churidar-pyjama and kurti, while women wear sarees or

colourful lehangas. Garba and Dandia are popular folk dances.

Maharashtra

The northern part of the Konkan Coast in Maharashtra is a part of the coastal
plains. Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra, is situated in this plain. It is the

largest city and seaport of India. The main languages spoken are Marathi and
Konkani. Fishing is the main occupation.

Goa

Goa is the smallest State in India. Panaji
is the capital city. The State is well-known
for its beautiful and long sea beaches.

The main occupations are farming and

fishing. The State is rich in iron ore. Other
places of interest are Fort Aguada, St
Xavier’s Church and Mahalaxmi Temple.

Marmagao is the chief seaport. The main

languages spoken by the people are
Marathi, Konkani and Portuguese. The Anjuna Beach
annual Goa Carnival is very popular all

over the world.

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