Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal and is situated on the bank of river Hoogly. It is an important city of the East since the time of British reign. The city is more than 2000yreats old and is rich in culture and heritage. Although the official language of the city is Bengali, being a Metropolitan city several languages are spoken by people. The city houses several schools, colleges and universities which are famous all over the nation. The city is also known as the cultural capital of India. The city is famous for art, theater, music, dance and literature.