Cochin, located on the south-west coast of India in the state of Kerala, is one of the main seaports of India. Cochin, more popularly known as the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’ has a population of around 1,350,000 inhabitants.
Cochin has a moderately hot and humid climate. The rainy season is characterised by heavy showers, thunder and lightning. The temperature soars during summer.
Historically, Cochin was the main centre of the Indian spice trade. The unique Chinese fishing nets found in Cochin can be credited to the city’s Chinese influence.
The inhabitants of Cochin are Malayalis. Some of the major economy sectors include gold and textile retailing, spices exports, information technology, tourism, health services, shipbuilding, and fishing industry.
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