Tamil Nadu is a state located in the southern part of India. It is bounded by the Eastern Ghats on the north, the Nilgiri, the Anaimalai Hills, and Kerala on the west, by the Indian Ocean on the south, and by the Bay of Bengal on the east. The state shares its border with other Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. Tamil Nadu is known for its rich cultural heritage and history, exemplified by its ancient Dravidian architecture and temple towns like Madurai, Thanjavur, and the city of temples, Kanchipuram. The capital of Tamil Nadu, Chennai, is a bustling metropolitan city and a major center for culture, commerce, and education in South India. The state's economy is primarily driven by agriculture, textile, leather manufacturing, and IT services. It is also famous for its vibrant Tamil film industry, popularly known as Kollywood. Tamil Nadu's coastline includes the major port city of Chennai, the coral-rich region of the Gulf of Mannar, and beautiful beaches. The state boasts of a diverse ecosystem ranging from dry deciduous forests to wet evergreen and semi-evergreen forests in the Western Ghats.
