Chennai

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Chennai?Coromandel Coast, Bay of Bengal, southeastern India
2. How many people live in Chennai?Metropolitan population estimated at over 11.2 million (as of recent estimates)
3. What is the capital of Chennai?Capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu
4. What language do people speak in Chennai?Tamil (official), English (widely used in administration, business, and education)
5. Why is Chennai called the "Detroit of Asia"?It has many car factories and makes a lot of cars for India and the world.
6. How does Chennai get its water?The city uses the Cooum and Adyar rivers to supply water, but the rivers are also polluted.

Coromandel Coast: A significant geographical region along India's southeastern coastline, bordering the Bay of Bengal.
Dravidian Civilization: An ancient civilization and cultural complex historically centered in southern India.
Carnatic Music: A system of music associated with the southern part of the Indian subcontinent, distinct from Hindustani music.
Sabha: A cultural organization or assembly, particularly prominent in Chennai for promoting arts and music.