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The city of Surat is a port that is ... known for its prosperous textile industries. The city is the second largest in area and also among the populous cities in the State of Gujarat. Another important industry in Surat which is highly significant in the Indian economy is diamond cutting and polishing. To support the heavy influx and efflux of people from various parts of the country, and the world, there are a number of Hotels in Surat.
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Surat is a major gem stone center, and over 92% of the world's diamonds are cut here. The city is located on the banks of the Tapti River, and was a major port during the British colonial era. However, due to damming projects, the Tapti River become unnavigable and a new port was constructed down stream at the suburb of Hazira.
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Now Surat has a City bus service called SMSS Service, which is one of the best City bus service in the country. On the 22nd of August the Bus service has been opend by the Mayore of the City Mr. Kanubhai Mavani. Privately operated auto rickshaws are overall fasility spread in the every part of the city. The city has recently seen the completion of a large number of road engineering projects, particularly the elevated roads, or flyovers in the diamond and textile districts of the city. This has significantly cut down on the commuting time for many commuters travelling to the diamond and textile districts.
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Surat has a large number of migrant labourers who come to the city to work in its diamond and textile factories. Gujarat is not a high HIV/Aids prevalence state, but in its 2004 estimates, India's National Aids Control Organisation (Naco) said there had been a significant increase in the number of cases being reported in the state.
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Surat stands on the hanks of the River Tapti and was once one of western India's major ports and trading towns. Parsis first settled in Surat in the 12th century; they had earlier been centred l00km south in Sanjan, where they had fled from Persia five centuries before. In 1573 Surat fell to Akbar after a prolonged siege. It then became an important Moghul trading port and ... the point of departure for Mecca-bound Muslim pilgrims. Surat soon became a wealthy city. In 1612, the British established a trading factory, followed by the Dutch in 1616 and the French in 1664.Surat is no longer of any importance as a port, but it is a major industrial centre, especially for the manufacture of textiles and chemicals, and the processing and finishing of diamonds.
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Surat has played a vital role in the National Freedom struggle of India. The city has a lot to offer to the tourists who come here. Apart from the tourist attractions, tourists can enjoy excursions from Surat to make their trip memorable. There are a number of tourist places near the city, which will remind you of the bygone era and will fill your heart with the feelings of patriotism. Gandhiji served the nation from the historical land of Gujarat. Surat is ... one such place which has become venerated due to the fact that great leaders spearheaded many campaigns from here to free the country from the bondage of the foreign rule.
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