The name is derived from Tamil language with nadu meaning "land" and Tamil Nadu meaning "the land of Tamils". The origin and precise etymology of the word Tamil is unclear … കൂടുതൽ കാണുക

Geography
Tamil Nadu covers an area of 130,058 km (50,216 sq mi) and is the tenth-largest state … കൂടുതൽ കാണുക

As per the 2011 census, Tamil Nadu had a population of 72.1 million and is the seventh most populous state in India. The population is projected to be 76.8 million in 2023 … കൂടുതൽ കാണുക

The economy of the state consistently exceeded national average growth rates, due to reform-oriented economic policies in the 1970s. As of 2022 , Tamil Nadu's GSDP was ₹23.65 trillion (US$280 billion), second കൂടുതൽ കാണുക

Prehistory (before 5th century BCE)
Archaeological evidence points to the region being inhabited by hominids more than 400 millennia ago. Artifacts recovered in കൂടുതൽ കാണുക

Administration
Chennai is the capital of the state and houses the state executive, legislative and head of judiciary. The administration of the state … കൂടുതൽ കാണുക

Clothing
Tamil women traditionally wear a sari കൂടുതൽ കാണുക