Advantages of Clojure 
Can somebody point out the advantages of Clojure and what type of applications is it suited for ?

I don't intend to compare it to any languages as such. As a language in itself what is it suitable for ?  My intention is to know the right tools for the right job, and where does clojure fit-in in that kind of scenario.
Advantages of Clojure 
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Can somebody point out the advantages of Clojure and what type of applications is it suited for ?

I don't intend to compare it to any languages as such. As a language in itself what is it suitable for ?  My intention is to know the right tools for the right job, and where does clojure fit-in in that kind of scenario.