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Fun fact 5 about Surat

Bharthana Althan area
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Surat is known for its street food, with a famous saying that translates to 'Eat in Surat and Die in Kashi' for the ultimate culinary experience.

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Surat

India

Country
India
Population
7.8M
Coordinates
21.17, 72.83
40th most populous city in the world

Surat is a city in the western Indian state of Gujarat. The word Surat directly translates to face in Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu. Located on the banks of the river Tapti near its confluence with the Arabian Sea, it used to be a large seaport.

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