Tamil Nadu accounts for 5.9% of India's population, ranking 6^th among all 28 states. Its contribution to India's GDP is 8.57%. in India’s GDP. It has 38 District Capitals, some most notable ones are Chennai, Tiruvallur, and Coimbatore .
It contributes to India's production of 7.6% of Rice, 3.7% of Cotton, 3.4% of Sugarcane, 0.6% of Soybean, and 1% of Onion. It contributes to India's natural resources such as 1.6% of Coal. Famous historical and cultural landmarks of this region include Forts such as Alamparai Fort in Chengalpattu and Fort St George in Chennai, Famous Hindu temples like Iskcon Temple in Chennai and Koniamman Temple in Coimbatore, Notable mosques such as Periamet Mosque in Chennai and Kazimar Big Mosque in Madurai, Historic churches such as St. Michael's Cathedral of the Diocese of Coimbatore in Coimbatore, Important Buddhist temples like Sri Lanka Maha Bodhi Centre, Chennai in Chennai, Museums such as Chennai Railway Museum in Chennai.