a state of W India: formed in 1960 from the N and W parts of the former Bombay State; one of India's most industrialized states. Capital: Gandhinagar. Pop: 50 596 992 (2001). Area: 196 024 sq km (75 268 sq miles)
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a region of W India, north of the Narmada River: generally includes the areas north of Mumbai city where Gujarati is spoken
Gujarat in American English
(ˌgʊdʒəˈrɑt)
state of W India: 75,685 sq mi (196,023 sq km); pop. 44,235,000; cap. Gandhinagar