Surat ( Suryapur )

Description: Surat --Old Name is Suryapur-- metro city of India in the state of Gujarat,on the bank of River tapti.known as Diamond and Silk city.92% of the world's diamond pieces and earned India $15 billion in exports. Gujarati diamond cutters emigrating from East Africa established the industry in 1901 and by the 70s Surat-based diamond cutters began exporting stones to the US for the first time. Though much of the polishing work takes place on small weight stones, Surat's workshops have set their eyes on the lucrative market for finishing larger, pricier stones in the future. It is a major production centre for synthetic textiles in India.famous for food.Surat was prome city during British,Dutch,Mu ghal's time.here many monuments to see.this is also religious palce for hindu. Places to visit are..Chintamani Jain Temple,Dutch Garden,Old fort built by Muhammad Tughlak,Sardar Patel Museum,Rangupvan ,Dumas and Hazira sea resort,chaupati, Sarthana Nature Park,Dutch Cemetry

Category: Travel & Places | Science & History | Miscellaneous

Owner: Hemang Veragiwala

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Created on: Sep 28, 2008

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