Detail Factual Overview

Geography

• Location: Western India; borders Rajasthan (north), Maharashtra (south), Madhya Pradesh (east), Arabian Sea (west), and Pakistan (northwest).
• Area: 196,024 sq km (6th largest in India)
• Coastline: 1,600 km – Longest among Indian states.
• Rivers: Narmada, Tapi, Sabarmati, Mahi
• Important Regions:
  • Kutch – India's largest district; known for Rann of Kutch.
  • Saurashtra – Peninsula region.
  • South Gujarat – Industrially developed (e.g., Surat, Vapi).