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Chennai (Madras)
is India's fourth largest city and
the capital
of Tamil Nadu state.
It is one of India's major port and the commercial
hub of South India.
It is a city of courtesy, charm and culture.
Temples and Forts, Churches and Beaches,
Mosques, Parks and Monuments are all
a part of this city.
Chennai is a city where the traditional
and the modern blend in life everywhere.
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beach in Chennai
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simple fishing boats
with old tradition |
view from St. Thomas Mount |
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Church on St. Thomas Mount |
Mosque in Old Madras |
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Area: |
More than 130 Square kilometres. |
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Population: |
Over 7 Million people(approx). |
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Climate: |
20° C to 43° C.
Monsoon October to Dec.. |
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Languages: |
Tamil is the main language.
Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi are some of the
other spoken Indian languages.
English is also used for
business purposes. |
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public bus |
Street scene |
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Temple |
High courts |
A Brief History of Chennai.
Founded in 1639 on land given by the Raja of Chandragiri,
the cities fortunes waxed and waned
during the late 18th and
early 19th century when British and French
competed for the supremacy.
It was occupied by the French for a brief period
of time and then used by the
Clive of India as a base for his military expeditions.
During the 19th century
it was the reputed as the seat of Madras presidency.
Today Chennai is a gracious city that has a clear skyline,
long sandy beaches, parks, historic landmarks
and tourist infrastructural facilities.
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