last edited Dec 11, 2019
Introduction to Kolkata
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Kolkata
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Overview of Kolkata
Also known as Kolkata since 2001. Bustling and challenging, it is the largest city in eastern India. It is home to numerous colonial-era buildings and traditional Indian architecture.
Key Facts
- Type of place: main city.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
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- Population: 4.497 million inhabitants, with over 14 million in the metropolitan area (2011).
- Area: 185 km².
- Altitude: 1.5 to 9 m.
- Website: www.india.com/kolkata
History of Kolkata
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