The gateway of south India,located along the coromandal coast initially grew around the British settlement of fort st. George and is today India's largest metropolis.Chennai has retained its traditional tamil roots acquiring a modern and cosmopolitan character.
Chennai is famous for its sandy beaches ,parks and historic landmarks.With a very distinct culture,the people of chennai have a special interest in music,dance and all other art forms of south India.
Capital of the state Tamil Nadu and with an estimated population of 6.96 million(2006), Chennai is a commercial and industrial hub. It is also known as the automobile capital of India and is home to majority of india's automobile industries. The 12 KM long marina beach in chennai is one of the longest beach in the world.
Of late, Chennai has grown into a software hub and technological city. It is the city which has embraced both the new and the old with ease. Chennai is spread over a 200 square kilometres and still growing.
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