Gujarat is a state full of history, heritage and culture.where azure seas meet sparkling sands, blushing sunsets embrace rosy dawns. The jungles are verdant, lush and green, where lions prowl and flamingoes preen. Marble temples white and pure, reflect the glory of the days of yore. Age-old palaces browned in the sun and water parks to unwind, relax and recharge.

Gujarat also has a rich heritage: Mahatma Gandhi was born at Porbandar , grew up in Rajkot and eastablished his Ashram at Sabarmati near Ahmedabad . You can also experience the rich culture of Gujarat in Ahmedabad, Kutch, Rajkot, Junagadh, Veraval, Somnath, Porbandar, Bhuj, Diu Daman, Dwarka etc.

Gujarat has geographical area of 196,024 sq km and accounts for 6.19 percent of the total area of the country. It is bounded by the Arabian Sea in the West, by the States of Rajasthan in the North and North-East, by Madhya Pradesh in the East and by Maharashtra in the South and South East. The State has an international boundary and has a common border with the Pakistan at the north-western fringe. The two deserts, one north of Kachchh and the other between Kachchh and the mainland Gujarat are saline wastes. Gujarat has the 'Tapti' river flowing through its southeastern part. This river meets the Arabian Sea at Surat. Higher up, is the 'Narmada' River, which carries large quantities of alluvium down from Madhya Pradesh.

The geographic diversity and strategic location has made Gujarat home to an incredible diversity of people. People have developed lifestyles to suit their surroundings. Gujarat is a melting pot of several civilizations resulting in a vibrant culture and a rich heritage.
Gujarat is home to several architectural marvels, witnesses of its glorious history and pilgrim centres for many faiths. It is also the land of several mythological & historical figures like the legendary Krishna and Mahatma Gandhi the apostle of non-violence. Inspite of the regional cultural diversities, there is an inherent unity of being a part of the state of Gujarat. As Gujarat is a heavily industrialized state of India, it invites lots of outsider residents mostly from North India, Bihar,and South India. Thousands of non - Gujarati workers live in Gujarat. Gujarati people are very well known for their travelling nature.

The economic development of a place depends not only on the natural resources of the place but also on the number and type of people who live there. This state has people with natural artistic talents. You can find workers in the villages who are master artisans.