Chennai - Capital of Tamil Nadu
Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu and is located on the Coromondal coast of Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the fifth most populous city in India. The population of Chennai is 4.34 million (2001 census). The city is governed by the Corporation of Chennai consisting of a Mayor and councilors.
Chennai boasts of rich historical legacy which lends an inexplicable charm to the city.
The Portuguese arrived here in the 16th century and were followed by the Dutch, and East India Company. The British were able to establish their undisputed supremacy in the city and the Fort St George became the nucleus around which the British authority grew and expanded.
The flourishing economy of the city is credited to its key industries - automobile, software services, hardware manufacturing, petrochemicals, textiles and financial services.
Chennai is popularly known as 'Gateway to South India' and it is well connected internationally and to other parts of India via different modes of transport. More
