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Gujarat is rich in minerals. The minerals available in Gujarat have contributed in the rapid development of industries. China clay is found in the districts of Sabarkantha, Mehsana, Surat, Panchmahal. It is used for Paper, textile, pesticides, plastic, in cosmetics and cement industries.

Bodies of at least 11 Asiatic lions have been found in the Gir Forest National Park of Gujarat. All the bodies were found in the last 11 days. ... The Asiatic lion is an endangered species and Gujarat's Gir Forest National Park is one of their last remaining habitats. As per the 2015 census, Gir is home to 523 lions.

Gujarat is endowed with several rivers, lakes, wells, step wells, streams, ponds and oceans. There are rivers like the Banas, Saraswati, Rupen, Meshwo, Sabarmati, Vatrak, Mahi, Vishwamitra, Dhadhar, Narmada, Kim, Tapi, Purna, Kaveri, Kankavati, Bhakhi, Aaji, Bhudar, Shetrunji, Machchhu, etc. Some rivers of north Gujarat like the Banas, Saraswati and Rupen drain into the small Rann of Kutch. That is why they are called Inland Rivers. The main rivers of Gujarat are the Narmada, Tapi, Mahi and Sabarmati. The Narmada is the longest river of Gujarat.

Saal wood is the best wood. It does not get affected by termites for long period of time that is why Saal wood is used in making railway sleepers, railway coaches, buildings and furniture. 

Match boxes are made from the soft wood of shimlo trees, and the goods and plywood industries have developed for packaging industries.

Gujarat is endowed with several rivers, lakes, wells, step wells, streams, ponds and oceans. Some rivers of north Gujarat like the Banas, Saraswati and Rupen drain into the small Rann of Kutch. That is why they are called Inland Rivers. 

Mangrove forests are found in the western regions of Kutch and along the muddy shores. They are mainly found in districts of Jamnagar, Junagadh, Kutch.

The coastline of Gujarat is approximately. 1600 km long. There are 40 big and small ports on the seacoast of Gujarat; the main ports are Kandla, Bhavnagar, Porbandar, Veraval, Okha, Bedi, Navlakhi, Mundra, Pipavav, Poshitra, Dahej, Magdalla and Hajira. Kandla is the biggest port among the other ports of Gujarat.

Due to the varied climatic conditions and topography of Gujarat, the forests of Gujarat are classified into four Categories.