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Capital :Pondicherry
Population
('000s in 1991):808
Area ('000 sq.
km):0.5
Principal
Languages:Tamil, Telugu,
Malayalam, English and French
Per Capita
Income: (Rs. at current prices) 3,777:
The union territoy of Pondicherry lies
on the Coromandel coast, about 160 kms. south of Chennai. It is compassed by the
Bay of Bengal on the east, and on the other three sides by the
South Arcot district of Tamil Nadu. About 150 kilometers
south of Pondicherry, on the east coast, lies Karaikal, while Mahe
is situated on the Malabar coast. Yanam is situated in the
adjoining east Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.
Being a small and quiet enclave of
Tamil Nadu, it has imbibed the Tamilian culture. This former
French colony oozes a Maditerranean aura with classy streets,
stylish houses and ormental gardens. is famous for pleasant
weather, excellent restaurants and cheap beer. Apart from this the
serene atmosphere of Aurobindo Ashram attracts the tourists to
Pondicheery. The ashram was founded by Sri Aurobindo in 1926 and
has attained international reputation for its spiritual tenets,
which are inclusive of yoga and modern
science.

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