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There are hundred of websites discussing this very topic, so I don't waste your time repeating those, just few important data with few pictures...
1. Untill 1911, Calcutta was the capital of India.
2. the city has more than 15 million population.
3. its known as the mecca of indian football with
superpowers like East Bengal,
Mohun Bagan AC etc.
4. it has the world's 2nd largest football stadium.
5. Calcutta football league is the oldest football league in Asia (1898).
6. this is the 1st city of India having tram transportation.
7. Howrah Bridge is one of the oldest bridge in India, made by British Government.
8. Victoria Memorial is the building made in the honor of Queen Victoria of Great Britain.
9. Durga Puja is the main festival in kolkata (West Bengal).
10. In the year 2001 the name Calcutta was changed to Kolkata.
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