About Surat

Surat pronunciation (help·info) (Gujarati: સુરત) is a port city in the Indian state of Gujarat and administrative headquarters of the Surat District. As of 2007, Surat and its metropolitan area had a population of approximately 4 million. It is the second largest city in Gujarat and ninth largest in India. The city is situated on the left bank of the Tapti River, 14 miles from its mouth. A moat indicates the dividing-line between the old city, with its narrow streets and handsome houses, and the newer suburbs, but the city wall has almost disappeared. The city is largely recognized for its textile and diamond businesses. 92% of the world's diamonds are cut and polished in Surat.

Surat has seen many ups and downs.It has been badly hit by Nature & Economic Problems.But Surat has always had a fighting spirit. However, it's aim to become the centre of the World's diamond business suffered a blow to its international reputation because of anti-Muslim riots in 2002