Surat

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Surat
Nation: Clandon
Function: Former Capital and main Port City of Gujustan
Population: 300 Million
Leader: Mayor Shiv Patel

Surat is a city in Clandon's Gujustan province. Surat is in the northwest of Clandon. The city is situated on the left bank of the Tapti River, 14 miles from its mouth. A moat indicates the dividing-line between the old city, with its narrow streets and handsome houses, and the newer suburbs, but the city wall has almost disappeared. The city is largely recognized for its textile and diamond businesses. Three-quarters of the world's diamonds are cut and polished in Surat, thus it is known as the "Diamond capital of the world".

Getting to The City

Surat is the one of the most networked cities in India by the way of transportation. The Bombay-Surat and the Ahmedabad-Surat Highway are one of the busiest highways in India. It is served by numerous estradas (Portuguese for highway) and CRABS connections (Clandon Rail And Bus Service). Surat has two airports.