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Gujarat

American  
[gooj-uh-raht, goo-juh-] / ˌgʊdʒ əˈrɑt, ˌgu dʒə- /
Or Gujerat

noun

  1. a region in W India, N of the Narmada River.

  2. a state in W India, on the Arabian Sea. 75,685 sq. mi. (196,024 sq. km). Gandhinagar.


Gujarat British  
/ ˌɡʊdʒəˈrɑːt /

noun

  1. a state of W India: formed in 1960 from the N and W parts of the former Bombay State; one of India's most industrialized states. Capital: Gandhinagar. Pop: 50 596 992 (2001). Area: 196 024 sq km (75 268 sq miles)

  2. a region of W India, north of the Narmada River: generally includes the areas north of Mumbai city where Gujarati is spoken

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However, on this occasion Dinesh decided to shop around online for a cheaper deal for their trip they had planned for eight years to visit relatives in Gujarat.

From BBC

The tile industry developed in Gujarat due to the availability of clay and good transport connections, but it relies on overseas energy to fire.

From Barron's

In 2020, the industry was given a boost when Prime Minister Modi congratulated the farmers of Kutch in Gujarat for their success in cultivating and exporting the fruit.

From BBC

Since Monday, three Indian-flagged vessels - two carrying LPG and one crude - have reached the western state of Gujarat, but about 21 ships remain stalled, keeping supply tight.

From BBC

The shift is especially pronounced in states such as Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, says Abraham.

From BBC