Chennai City Guide

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Chennai is situated on the east coast. Chennai is fourth largest city in India and biggest city in Tamil Nadu also capital of Tamil Nadu.The city formly known as Madras and it was established by the british.They developed it into a significant urban center and naval base..Chennai is also called as the 'Gateway to South India'.

The city has been blessed with the wealth of arts and literature. It is famous for its various cultural events, showcasing the performing arts such as Dance, Music and Drama at its best. Tamil literature is very rich in content and preaches ancient morals and values. Chennai is also popular for the glitz and glamour of Kollywood, the 'Tamil film industry'. Many Tamil films have won acclaim in the international film festivals and have brought fame to India.

Today, the city has gone through a tremendous change and is developing rapidly. There are a number of industries here such as automobile, technology, hardware manufacturing, and healthcare industries. The Automobile industry in Chennai is one of the leading industries in the country.Apart from this, the city is a leading player in the fields of education and sports. There are a number of reputed educational institutions and stadiums here which mark the significance of the two in Chennai.
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