Tamil Nadu – Overview
Tamil Nadu is a state in the southern part of India, known for its rich cultural heritage, classical
arts, temples, and modern industrial growth.
🌍 General Information
• Capital: Chennai
• Language: Tamil (one of the world’s oldest living languages)
• Formation: 1956 (under States Reorganisation Act)
• Neighboring States: Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh
• Coastline: Along the Bay of Bengal & Indian Ocean
🏛 History & Culture
• Ancient Sangam literature flourished here (over 2000 years ago).
• Ruled by Cholas, Pandyas, Pallavas, Cheras—famous for temple architecture &
maritime trade.
• UNESCO World Heritage sites like Brihadeeswarar Temple (Thanjavur) & Group of
Monuments at Mahabalipuram.
• Famous for Bharatanatyam (classical dance) & Carnatic music.
🌆 Major Cities
• Chennai – Capital, industrial hub, IT & film industry (Kollywood).
• Coimbatore – "Manchester of South India" (textiles & industries).
• Madurai – Ancient city, famous for Meenakshi Amman Temple.
• Trichy (Tiruchirappalli) – Known for Rockfort Temple.
• Salem, Erode, Tirunelveli, Thanjavur – important cultural & economic centers.
🌳 Geography & Climate
• Western Ghats (Nilgiris, Anamalai Hills) with tea & coffee plantations.
• Eastern coastal plains with fertile agriculture.
• Climate: Mostly tropical; hot summers, mild winters, heavy rainfall during Northeast
monsoon (Oct–Dec).
🌾 Economy
• Major sectors: Agriculture, Automobiles, Textiles, IT, Electronics, Tourism.
• Leading producer of rice, sugarcane, bananas, coconut.
• Industrial hubs: Chennai (automobiles & IT), Hosur (electronics & manufacturing).
📍 Tourist Attractions
• Temples: Madurai Meenakshi, Rameswaram Ramanathaswamy, Kanchipuram temples.
• Hill Stations: Ooty, Kodaikanal, Yercaud.
• Heritage Sites: Thanjavur, Mahabalipuram, Chidambaram.
• Wildlife: Mudumalai & Anamalai Tiger Reserves.
• Beaches: Marina Beach (Chennai), Mahabalipuram, Kanyakumari.
Fun Fact: Tamil Nadu has the second-longest coastline in India (after Gujarat) and
Marina Beach in Chennai is the world’s second-longest urban beach.
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