KERALA AND ITALY
RobinAge|November 01, 2022
KERALA Alleppey in Kerala and Venice in Italy are known for their backwaters. Backwaters are a part of a river where there is little or no current.
KERALA AND ITALY

Alleppey is a town with canals, backwaters, beaches and lagoons. George Curzon, the viceroy of India, described Alleppey as the Venice of the East! Let's learn more about these two places.

Capital: Thiruvananthapuram

Neighbours: Karnataka and Tamil Nadu State

Animal: Indian elephant

State Bird: Great hornbill

State Tree: Coconut palm

Population: 3.46 crore Languages

Spoken: Malayalam, English, Gujarati, Kannada, Tulu and Tamil

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Kochi: Kochi, formerly called Cochin, is known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea and is a major port city. It is the financial, commercial and industrial capital of Kerala. Because of its rich history, it has many breathtaking monuments, historical sites and quaint districts, such as Fort Kochi.

Thiruvananthapuram: The name Thiruvananthapuram means 'the city of Lord Anantha'. It is a major information technology hub and is known for its beautiful ancient temples, historical landmarks, architectural treasures, natural beauty and sophisticated art scene. It is also home to Agasthyakoodam, where the rarest of medicinal herbs are found.

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harvest Onam: The traditional festival of Kerala, Onam is a religious and cultural festival that lasts for 10 days. During this time, homes are decorated with pookalam or flower rangolis. The festival is also known for the Onam Sadhya, which is a meal of 26 dishes prepared and served on banana leaves. Villages and towns also come together to witness the Vallam kali or boat race.

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