Vadodara

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Vadodara?Central Gujarat, India, on the banks of the Vishwamitri River
2. How many people live in Vadodara?Approximately 2.3 million residents
3. How big is Vadodara?Around 182 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Vadodara?Vadodara (formerly Baroda)
5. What language do people speak in Vadodara?Gujarati (primary), Hindi, English
6. When was Vadodara built?Ancient origins; significant development as a princely state from the 18th century

Princely State: A territory in historical India ruled by a hereditary monarch, often under British suzerainty.
Indo-Saracenic Architecture: An architectural style that combines elements of Indian, Islamic, and European designs, prevalent in colonial India.
Petrochemicals: Chemical products derived from petroleum or natural gas, forming a major industrial sector in Vadodara.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC): The elected civic body responsible for the administration and governance of the city of Vadodara.