Gujarat
is situated on the west coast of India and boasts of a 1,600 km long
coastline. The Arabian Sea sweeps off the western and south western
frontiers of the state. It is situated between 20o 1' and 24o 7' north
latitudes and 68o 4' and 74o 4' east longitudes. Gujarat stretches from
Kutch in the West to Daman in the South. In the East, lies the hilly
region of the Aravallis, whereas lush green woods, hills, plains and
rivers are found in the west. Rajasthan lies towards the northeast of
Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh to the east and Maharashtra to the southeast.It even shares an international border with Pakistan, which lies on the northwest side of the state. Apart from this, there is Gulf of Cambay, situated towards the northeast of Gujarat. The state has 25 districts and is expansive in area. It ranks 9th in area, whereas 10th in population. Gujarat is known for its vibrancy and has a colorful profile. Once again, it exhibits a wide variety in the landforms. It has extensively fertile alluvial plains, semi deserts, marsh lands, grasslands, etc. the state has been also a major trade destination since the ancient times, due to its strategic location.
