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The Ganges is the longest river in India, spanning approximately 2,525 kilometers from its source in the Himalayas to its delta in Bangladesh. It is not only the longest but also the most sacred and culturally significant river in India, playing a crucial role in Hindu religion, agriculture, and the daily lives of millions of people across northern India. While India has other major rivers like the Brahmaputra, Godavari, and Krishna, none of them come close to matching the Ganges in total length. The Ganges also has the largest drainage basin in India, making it by far the most important river system in the country.
Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states, stretching approximately 1,600 kilometers along the Arabian Sea. This extensive coastline has made Gujarat a major maritime and trading hub historically, with important ports like Mundra and Kandla. While states like Maharashtra, Goa, and Kerala also have significant coastlines, none of them exceed Gujarat's total length. The length of Gujarat's coastline is a result of its geographical position on the western coast and its complex topography including the Gulf of Kutch and the Gulf of Cambay.
