Surat is well known to diamond enthusiasts worldwide. Those who have an affinity for the brilliant gems will have a working knowledge of the city and its diamond industry. In fact, diamonds are perhaps what define Surat, because ninety-two percent of the world production of diamonds are cut and then polished in this city. Partly because of the diamond polishing industry and the other industries in the city, Surat has had the highest growth in terms of GDP in the whole of India, being at eleven and a half percent. The population in this city numbers at four million people, making it the ninth largest in the entire India and second largest in its state. (more…)