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Where is Tamil Nadu located within India?

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Tamil Nadu is located in the extreme southern portion of the Indian subcontinent.12

The state is bounded by the following:
* North: Andhra Pradesh12
* Northwest: Karnataka12
* West: Keralam12
* East and South: Indian Ocean12

Additionally, the Puducherry union territory enclaves of Puducherry and Karaikal are enclosed by the state along its north-central coast.1