Chennai is the largest city in Tamil Nadu and is located on the Southeastern coast of India. The city was formerly known as Madras and had been established by the British. They developed it into a significant urban center and naval base. The city has been endowed with the rich heritage of Dravidian art and culture.

It is for this reason that Chennai is also called as the ‘Gateway to South India’. The metropolis is famous for its various cultural events, showcasing the performing arts such as dance, music and drama at its best. Chennai is also popular for the glitz and glamour of Kollywood, the ‘Tamil film industry’.

Today, the city has gone through a tremendous change and is developing rapidly. A broad range of different industry sectors have settled down here, such as automobile, technology, hardware manufacturing, and healthcare industries. The automobile industry in Madras is one of the leading industries in the country. It is also the second largest exporter of information technology, after Bangalore. Apart from this, the city is a leading player in the fields of education and sports. There are a number of reputed educational institutions and stadiums.

A few facts about Chennai

:: Population: 6.9 million

:: State: Tamil Nadu

:: Area: 174 sq.km

:: Altitude: 60m above sea level

:: Languages: Tamil and English are widely spoken and understood (also sporadically Hindi and Malayalam)

:: Climate: Tropical climate troughout the year with max. 37°C / min. 21°C mean temperature during summer and max. 32°C / min. 20°C mean temperature during winter

:: Monsoon: monsoon season stretches from October to mid-December