Chennai is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu and is India's fourth largest metropolitan city. Popularly known as "Gateway to South India", it is well connected internationally and to other parts of India. The city is governed by the Corporation of Chennai consisting of a Mayor and councilors.
Chennai boasts of rich historical legacy which lends an inexplicable charm to the city. The Portuguese arrived here in the 16th century and were followed by the Dutch, and East India Company. The British were able to establish their undisputed supremacy in the city and the Fort St George became the nucleus around which the british authority grew and expanded. In the 19th century, the city emerged as the seat of Madras presidency and today stands as a significant city of India. The flourishing economy of the city is credited to its key industries - automobile, software services, hardware manufacturing, petrochemicals, textiles and financial services.
Chennai Latitude: 13.04 N
Longitude : 80.17 E
