Calcutta Third Largest City in India

Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of Westthe desperation which also exists in this city.
Bengal. It is located in eastern India on the eastSome families live, sleep, eat and wash on the
bank of the River Hooghly. The city has astreets. Young children cry and roam around
population of almost 11 million, with an extendednaked in the middle of the most popular tourist
metropolitan population of over 14 million, makingareas. You can be oblivious to the problems whilst
it the third largest urban agglomeration and thewandering around the market on a Saturday
third largest city in India.afternoon, admiring the beautiful colours in hand
Calcutta is well known for the poverty to bemade Indian garments, until you notice a person
found on its streets, but seeing it for real can stillwithout limbs screaming in pain on the pavement.
come as a shock to visitors to the city. ItsIn many ways Calcutta seems familiar the English
important that visitors do go there but theystreet names, the architecture, the English
know before going what to expect. The touristlanguage. At the same time the context is so
industry is a vital part of the economy.foreign. The effect is very odd, sometimes even
It has stunning buildings, vibrant atmosphere,frightening to the Western visitor.
world class entertainment facilities and theBengali culture is magnificent. Bengali is spoken by
kindness of people in the streets, bars andmore people than is French or Japanese.
restaurants but you cannot turn a blind eye toIt has a tropical climate.