Chennai is a vibrant and bustling city located on the eastern coast of India. It is the capital of Tamil Nadu state and the fourth largest city in the country. Here are some interesting facts
– Chennai was the first city in India to have a vast network of Wi-Fi
– Chennai is the automobile capital of India, referred to as the Detroit of South Asia
– Chennai is home to the world’s second-largest beach, Marina Beach, which stretches over 13 kilometers.
– Chennai is known for its classical dance form, Bharatanatyam, one of the oldest in India, which originated in Tamil Nadu
– Chennai was the only city in India that was attacked during World War I by the German light cruiser SMS Emden in 1914
– Chennai is also known as the “Kollywood” of India, as it is the hub for Tamil film production, second only to Bollywood in popularity².
– Chennai is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, including the famous Shore Temple.
– Chennai has a rich colonial history and was the site of the first British settlement in India in 1639
– Chennai has a green cover of 14.9 per cent, which is higher than the World Health Organization recommendation of 9 square meters of green cover per capita in cities
– Chennai is one of the 100 Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under the Smart Cities Mission
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