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Tamil Nadu is a state at the southern tip of India. The bordering states/territories are Pondicherry, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The island nation of Sri Lanka, which has a significant Tamil minority, lies off the southeast coast. Tamil Nadu is the second most industrialized state in India. Unlike most other parts of the country, Tamil Nadu gets its rainfall largely from the "North-East monsoon" in the months of October-December. There is a long standing dispute with Karnataka over the matter of water from the Kaveri River. The river flows south from Karnataka to Tamil Nadu, and both regions draw on water from the river, prompting concerns over whether the upper riparian Karnataka has released its fair share of river water to the lower riparian Tamil Nadu. more...

National name:Tamil Nadu
Land Area:130,058 sq.km
Capital City:
Chennai
Population:62,110,839
Language:Tamil,English
Governor:Surjith Singh Barnala
Chief Minister:J Jayalalithaa
Largest city:Chennai
Religion : Hinduism (88.67%), Islam (5.46%), Others (5.87%)

History of Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu's recorded history dates back about 6000 years and the origin of its people is closely tied to the debates of the Aryan invasion theory. Those who uphold this theory favour the view that the Tamils belong to the Dravidian race and were part of the early Indus Valley settlers. But recent historical evidence questions the Aryan invasion theory. Tamil Nadu was constituted by various kingdoms such as that of the Pallava, Chera, the Chola Empire and the Pandya. more...

Overview of Tamil Nadu's Economy

Per Capita Income: 12989 (at current prices in 1997-98)
Urbanization Ratio:34.15%
Number of Districts:30
Best Time To Visit :October To March
Literacy Rate:64%

Also Read: A Brief insight in The Economy of Tamil Nadu | Getting in Tamil Nadu | Politics in Tamil Nadu | Tourist Attractions in Tamil Nadu | Museums and Churches in Tamil Nadu

Facts for Travellers

Visa: Foreign Nationals desirous of coming to India are required to possess valid passport of their country and a valid Indian Visa. more...
Time Zone: IST (UTC +5:30)
Currency unit: Indian Rupee

Geography of Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is bounded by Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh in the north and Kerala in the west. The coastal eastern and southern boundaries are lapped by the waters of the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean respectively. The eastern and western tips of the state are defined by the Point Calimere and Mudumalai wildlife sanctuaries while the northern extreme is Pulicat lake and the southernmost tip is Cape Comorin or Kanyakumari - the Land's End of India. more...

Climate of Tamil Nadu

The climate of Tamil Nadu is tropical in nature with little variation in summer and winter temperatures. While April-June is the hottest summer period with the temperature rising up to the 40ºC mark, November-February is the coolest winter period with temperature hovering around 20ºC, making the climate quite pleasant. more...

Flora and fauna of Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is rich in flora and fauna and some of its major wildlife sanctuaries like Mudumalai, Anaimalai(Indira Gandhi W.S), Madras Crocodile Bank trust, Guindy national park, etc, are situated in the hills of the Western ghats providing home to elephants, tigers, bisons and a variety of monkeys and deers. There are more than 3000 plant species found in Tamil Nadu, out of which a majority are found in the mixed deciduous forests of this region. more...

Also Read: Culture of Tamil Nadu | Districts of Tamil Nadu | Tourism of Tamil Nadu | Temples and Parks in Tamil Nadu

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