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Located in northwestern [[India]] near the border with [[Pakistan]], Gujarat has recently been marked by the worst religious conflict in India. The state government is a stronghold of the [[Hindu]] religious party while the state contains a large [[Muslim]] minority. There are also many [[jainism|Jains]] many of whom are employed in a large [[diamond]] cutting industry which specialized in the cutting of very small diamonds. |
Located in northwestern [[India]] near the border with [[Pakistan]], '''Gujarat''' has recently been marked by the worst religious conflict in India. The state government is a stronghold of the [[Hindu]] religious party while the state contains a large [[Muslim]] minority. There are also many [[jainism|Jains]] many of whom are employed in a large [[diamond]] cutting industry which specialized in the cutting of very small diamonds. |
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A prominent geographical feature is the [[Rann of Kaccha]]. [[Mumbai]] is there. |
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The last remaining Asian [[lion|lions]] live in a game reserve in Gujarat. |
The last remaining Asian [[lion|lions]] live in a game reserve in Gujarat. |
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Revision as of 09:21, 27 May 2002
Located in northwestern India near the border with Pakistan, Gujarat has recently been marked by the worst religious conflict in India. The state government is a stronghold of the Hindu religious party while the state contains a large Muslim minority. There are also many Jains many of whom are employed in a large diamond cutting industry which specialized in the cutting of very small diamonds.
A prominent geographical feature is the Rann of Kaccha. Mumbai is there.
The last remaining Asian lions live in a game reserve in Gujarat.