Bharat ni bhugol - àªૌતિક àªુગોળ - University granth nirman board
The state is bordered by Rajasthan to the north Madhya Pradesh to the east Maharashtra to the south and the Arabian Sea to the west. Its geographical location has played a vital role in shaping Gujarat's history trade and culture.
One of the prominent features of Gujarat's geography is its long coastline stretching over 1600 kilometers. The coastal region is home to numerous beaches coastal plains and mangrove forests. The Gulf of Kutch and the Gulf of Khambhat are two major indentations along the coast providing unique ecosystems and habitats for various marine species.
Moving inland the landscape of Gujarat transforms into fertile plains and plateaus. The region is crisscrossed by several rivers including the Sabarmati Mahi Narmada and Tapi which contribute to the agricultural productivity of the state. Agriculture is a significant economic sector in Gujarat with crops like cotton groundnuts sugarcane and fruits being grown abundantly.
Towards the east the land gradually rises into the Aravalli Range known as the Gujarat Aravalli Hills. These hills provide panoramic views lush green forests and opportunities for adventure activities like trekking and wildlife spotting. The Gir Forest National Park located in the southwestern part of Gujarat is renowned as the last abode of the majestic Asiatic lions.
Gujarat also houses the Rann of Kutch the world's largest salt desert spanning over 7500 square kilometers. This unique landscape transforms dramatically during the monsoon season when it gets flooded and becomes a vast marshland. The Rann of Kutch is famous for its white salt flats vibrant handicrafts and cultural festivals like the Rann Utsav.
In terms of climate Gujarat experiences a diverse range of weather conditions. The coastal regions have a tropical marine climate with hot and humid summers and mild winters. The interior regions have a semi-arid to arid climate characterized by hot summers cool winters and limited rainfall. The state receives most of its rainfall during the monsoon season which generally lasts from June to September.
Overall Gujarat's geography is a unique blend of coastal beauty fertile plains and picturesque hills. It offers travelers and enthusiasts a range of experiences including wildlife safaris beach vacations cultural explorations and adventure activities. With its rich natural and cultural heritage Gujarat truly showcases the diversity and beauty of India's landscape.
àªૌતિક àªુગોળ લેખક પ્રો. મહેન્દ્રકુમાર શાહ અને પ્રો. કાનજીàªાઈ જસાણી àªારત ની àªૌતિક àªૂગોળ માં હિમાલયા ની તથા દખણ ના ઉચ્ચ પ્રદેશ ની માહિતી આપવામાં આવેલ છે. ઉતર પૂર્વ àªારત માં આવેલ હિમાલય ની àªાગ નો પણ અહી વિસ્તાર પૂર્વક વાત કરવામાં આવેલ છે. àªારત ની મુખ્ય નદી ઑ ની અહી વિષે વિસ્તાર પૂર્વક ચર્ચા કરવામાં આવેલ છે. ખેતીમાટે ઉપયોગી અલગ અલગ જમીનો વિષે માહિતી આપવામાં આવેલ છે. àªારત માં આવેલા àªૌગોલિક સ્તદોનો નો અહી વિસ્તાર પૂર્વક ચરચા કરવામાં આવેલ છે.
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