| | Gujarati has a rich cultural heritage and is used in literature, poetry, songs, and everyday communication. The language has a long history, with some of its earliest literature dating back to the [[12th century]]. It has also been influenced by several other languages, including [[Sanskrit]], [[Arabic language|Arabic]], and [[Persian language|Persian]], which has resulted in a unique and diverse vocabulary. Gujarati is an important language for the business community in India and is widely used in trade and commerce. It is also used in education and the media, making it a key component of the cultural identity of the people of [[Gujarat]]. | | Gujarati has a rich cultural heritage and is used in literature, poetry, songs, and everyday communication. The language has a long history, with some of its earliest literature dating back to the [[12th century]]. It has also been influenced by several other languages, including [[Sanskrit]], [[Arabic language|Arabic]], and [[Persian language|Persian]], which has resulted in a unique and diverse vocabulary. Gujarati is an important language for the business community in India and is widely used in trade and commerce. It is also used in education and the media, making it a key component of the cultural identity of the people of [[Gujarat]]. |
| | + | File:India Square JC jeh.JPG|[[India Square]], or ''[[Gujarati Americans|Little Gujarat]]'', in [[Bombay, Jersey City|Bombay]], [[Jersey City, New Jersey|Jersey City]], [[New Jersey]], just outside [[Indians in the New York City metropolitan area|New York City]] |