Chennai Facts I ~ the Queen of the Coromandel

Chennai once dubbed as the Queen of the Coromandel is less than 400 years old. During its first 150 years, however, it was the Gateway of India. Did you know that it was the first city of modern India. Today, it's the Gateway to the Southwith global class sea port and airport.

Alas! It's old name Madras was more charming.