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Tamil Nadu lies between latitudes of 8.5 degrees to 13.3 degrees and longitudes of 76.15 degrees to 80.20 degrees E.
Total area
The eleventh largest state in India, Tamil Nadu, covers a total area of 1,30,058 square kilometers.
Climate
The state enjoys a tropical climate with a small deviation in summer and winter temperatures. The temperature ranges from 43 degrees C to 13 degrees C. The state receives an average annual rainfall that varies between 25 and 75 inches.
Spoken language
Tamil is the official language of the state.
Feeding Habits
The culinary world of the state boasts of several delicious vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies. Each food has the flavor of the seasonings and the mixture of spices. Coconut, asafoetida, and tamarind are the important ingredients in vegetarian dishes. Each meal of the day includes vegetables, rice, grains, and lentils, served with sambar, coconut chutney, and mulaga podi. Non-vegetarian dishes include chicken, fish, and lamb curries. Savor typical dishes of the state including idli, sambar, dosa, rasam and pongal.
The best time to visit
The best time to visit Tamil Nadu is from November to March.
Travel tips to Tamil Nadu
The state’s climate is hot and humid, so wear good cotton clothing during the summer season. In winters wear light woolen clothing. Avoid street food and order your lunch only in a few good restaurants and hotels.
Local transportation system
The public transportation system consists of state and private buses and more than 100 trains, which can be used to travel within the state. The national airports in the main cities of the state have regular flights that connect with each other. To travel locally, people can hire an auto rickshaw or a taxi.
How to reach
Air: Tamil Nadu has an international airport in Chennai.
Railway: The main railway line is Chennai Railway Station, which connects major cities in India.
Road: The state has several national highways and state highways that connect with other parts of India.
