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Gir Somnath District is a district of Gujarat, India. It is located on the southern corner of the Kathiawar peninsula with its headquarters at the City Of Somnath.
Gir Somnath District was split from Junagadh district in August 2013, when seven new districts came into existence in Gujarat.[1][2]
Veraval, Talala, Sutrapada, Kodinar, Una and Gir-Gadhada are the talukas of Gir Somnath District.[3]
The Gir Forest is a home of many wildlife creatures including lions, deer, and monkeys. Asiatic Lions can be only be found in the Gir Forest.[3]
See also
Notes and references
- ↑ Promises Delivered! Gujarat Cabinet approves creation of 7 New Districts and 22 New Talukas(25 January 2013).
- ↑ Maps of Gujarat’s new 7 districts and changes in existing districts. Desh Gujarat(13 August 2013).
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 About Gir Somnath - Collectorate - District Gir Somnath
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