Tag: geography

• The emerald dove is the state bird of Tamil Nadu.
  
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The city of Chennai was historically known as Madras, but the name Chennai is derived from the older name Chennapattanam, which was named after the father of Damarla Chennappa Nayaka.

• The first Tamil Sangam was held at Madurai. 

•  Tamil Nadu has a very ancient history which goes back some 6000 years.

In terms of geographical area, Tamil Nadu is the 11th largest state in India.

Nagapattinam is a coastal district located on the east coast of Tamil Nadu along the Bay of Bengal. The other listed districts are located in the interior or mountainous regions.

Tamil Nadu is situated at the southernmost tip of the Indian peninsula, placing it in the south-eastern part of the country.

Tamil Nadu is the eleventh largest state in India and covers an area of 130,058 square kilometres (50,216 sq mi).

Expansion of agriculture often involves deforestation and land clearing, which contributes to air pollution rather than containing it.

While carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas, it is often classified as a pollutant in the context of global warming and air quality management when emitted in excess.