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Spread over 180 Sq. Kms, the 350-year-old city still retains much of its traditional charm even today. From temples and shrines to forts and palaces, the city provides a fascinating vignette of the city's rich cultural past. The city has got a wide range of tourist attractions in and around Chennai that are worth visiting. In addition to Forts and Beaches like the Elliot Beach and the 13km long Marina Beach-reported to be the second longest beach in the world, Chennai also has a wide range of temples and churches. Museum and Galleries like the Fort museum, the Government Museum and the National Art Gallery also attract a sizeable number of visitors, as do the Theosophical Society and Kalakshetra. Also, the Snake Park, the one of its kind in India is a huge hit among both children and adults alike.
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Population |
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6.4 Million |
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State |
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Tamil Nadu |
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Area |
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174 sq. km |
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Latitudinal parallels |
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13 deg North |
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Longitudinal meridians |
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80 deg East |
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Temprature(Summer) |
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37ºC (Max) 21.10ºC (Min) |
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Temprature(Winter) |
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32ºC (Max) 19.81ºC (Min) |
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Rainfall |
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1,272 mm |
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Monsoon |
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October to mid-December |
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Season |
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Tropical throughout the year |
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Altitude |
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60 m above sea level |
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Languages Spoken |
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Tamil, English, Tamil, Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam |
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