Facts of Surat..

Although the stats are bit old and from 2007, nonetheless impressive.  It also gives me a nostalgic feeling and pride, since I grew up in Surat.

1. Diamond capital of the world - 80% of the world's diamond is cut and polished in Surat (in 2005 92% of  the world's diamonds were cut and polished in Surat!!)
2. Textile capital of India - 1 out of every 10 saree in India is manufactured in Surat.
3. Silk capital of India
4. 2nd cleanest city of India.
5. Most number of flyovers in Gujarat.
6. First and the the only multilayer flyover of Gujarat is in Surat.
7. World's fastest growing city - United Nations survey
8. Surat stands as the best city in India to earn fast money and invest money. - The Times of India.
9. India's only zero unemployment city.
10. Surat is one of the most industrially active cities that connect to it - Big corporate houses in Surat are like, Essar, ONGC, Reliance, Shell, L&T, HP, IOC, GAI, and many more.
11. Every international flight to/from India has atleast one passanger from Surat.
12. Only city in Gujarat to have "FAME" & "ADLABS" Theater's Both.
13. Highest income tax paying city in Asia.
14. SMC - Surat Municipal Corporation earns Rs. 1 Crore daily from octroi, which is highest in India.
15. Domino's first pizza outlet in Gujarat was in Surat.
16. In Dasshera 2006... Surat masde a record in western India ...of most number of 4 wheelers and 2 wheelers sale.
17. One of the longest flyover of India is located in Surat.
18. India's only readymade garment park is situated in Surat.
19. World's only public sector jewellery park is situated in Surat.
20. IIn past Surat was a glorious port with ships of more than 84 countries anchored in it's harbour.
21. 40% of India's total man-made fabric production is in Surat.
22. 28% of India's total synthetic output is from Surat.
23. Richest city of Gujarat.
24. Fastest number of growing Crorepati's in India are in Surat.
25. Famous city for making "manja" - thread used for kite flying.
26. Famous city for its unique food - Surti cuisine especailly "UNDHYU".
27. Surat is the city, where Britishers first landed in India.
28. Surat has one of the highest per capita income in Asia.
29. "PONK" is a roasted millet variety that is available only in Surat in the whole world.
30. Surat has been alloted a "S.E.Z. - SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE" by the Central Government of India.