Chennai
City in India
Chennai, on the Bay of Bengal in eastern India, is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. The city is home to Fort St. George, built in 1644 and now a museum showcasing the city’s roots as a British military garrison and East India Company...
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Why is Chennai so famous?
Ancient temples, vibrant arts, natural wonders and a bustling culinary scene make Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the southern fringes of the country. Located on the Coromandel Coast, this busy metropolis was formerly called Madras.
What language do they speak in Chennai?
Tamil is the most common language, being the mother tongue of about 76.7% of Chennai inhabitants, followed by Telugu (10.5%), Urdu (2.8%), Malayalam (2.2%) and Hindi (2.1%). English is commonly used as a second language by white-collar workers.
Why did Madras change to Chennai?
Madras was renamed as Chennai, in 1996, in an attempt to erase the final vestiges of British colonialism in the state of Tamil Nadu. Two villages, Madrasapattinam and Chennapatnam merged together sometime after Fort George was built by the British in Chennapatnam.
Is Chennai a good place to live?
Chennai is relatively safe compared to other major cities in India. The crime rate of the city is significantly lower. Property crimes like pick-pocketing, scams, and occasional muggings are probably the most widespread crimes involving foreign visitors or residents.
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