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City Guide – Kolkata
A glimpse into Kolkata
Welcome to the principal commercial, cultural, and educational centre of East India, Kolkata. We, the Globe Moving Kolkata greet you with folded hands. Nicknamed as the "City of Joy," Kolkata is the third most populous city in India. The megacity including its suburbs bares a population of 14.1 million people and is the third most-productive metropolitan area after Mumbai and Delhi. Beautifully located on the east bank of Hooghly River, Kolkata houses India's oldest port, the "Port of Kolkata." As evolved as an ancient cultural centre, the city also houses many cultural institutions of national importance. Besides, it is also a place fast developing with regards to contemporary technology and manufacturing.
Facts and Figures of Kolkata
Population: 14,112,536(Metro) & 4,496,694(Megacity)
Density: 22,000/km2
Area: 1,886.67 km2(Metro) & 205.00 km2(Megacity)
Official Language: Bengali
Demonym: Kolkatan
Why Kolkata?
Kolkata has a socio-religious culture that is excellent for a peaceful life. Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Muslims, Parsis, all live together sharing a harmonious and mutually respectful coexistence. Bengalis are full of charm, simplicity, and hospitality.
Main Attractions
To give a full list of attractions in Kolkata is not an easy job. In a nutshell, this place is rich in cultural heritage, art, music, food, cinema, or anything else that drive the better aspects of life. The Belur Math, Victoria Memorial, Marble Palace, and Tagore's House are places of historical value and worth visiting. Some of them amaze you with beauty, and others with their cultural and literary excellence. There are many other places like Indian museum, Kumartuli Idol-makers, Dakshineswar, and botanical gardens that proffer a different experience like none other. It's sure that life in Kolkata will never leave you bored.
Economy
Kolkata is a fast growing stage for IT and services industry. Starting in the 1990’s its IT sector grew by 70% which is double the country’s average. Further, several large public and private sector corporations excelling in the field of steel, heavy engineering, mining, minerals, cement, pharmaceuticals, food processing, agriculture, electronics, and textiles and jute have their headquarters in Kolkata. Today, it’s considered a commercial and financial hub of East and North-East India.
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