Kochi, the commercial and industrial capital, is situated on the west coast of south India in the beautiful state of Kerala.The state of Kerala, is one of the most prosperous states of south India, flanked by the Arabian Sea on the western side and the western ghats on the eastern side. Kochi city is the most important city in Kerala.It is the second most important city on the western coast of south India.

Kochi is known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea and the Queen of the Adriatic. It is also referred to as the Gateway of South India.

Kochi is the center for shipping and trade related transactions in the region. Its prime location on the west coast, its fine bay and protected harbor makes it popular with seafarers and merchant ships who make frequent stops to stock up on spices, coffee and wood for export to rich markets of Europe and West Asia. With time the city of south India has prospered as a busy port city and commercial center.

Malayalam, the youngest in the Dravidian family, is the official language of the State of Kerala. While English is widely used in business circles.

Kochi is palm-green commercial town of Kerala and the Kochi city consists of the mainland Ernakulam, which is one of the modern cities of south India where shopping market, bazaars etc are located. The Chinese fishing nets swaying in the breeze over backwaters, the Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Portuguese architecture, Boghatty Palace in Kochi enrich the heritage of Kerala.

The festivals like the Great Elephant Race, Onam, and Thrissur Pooram are celebrated all over Kerala, but Kochi is known for the Cochin Carnival, which is celebrated to trace the New Year celebrations.

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