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is the capital of the state of Kerala with a population of 600,000
and is located on the southwestern side of India on the Arabian Sea.
· Agriculture is the main economic activity in the state-coconut
palms, coffee, tea, pepper, sweet cashews, rubber, bananas, etc. and
exotic woods from its forests are in high demand-ebony, teak and rosewood.
· The majority of the population is Hindu, but about 25% are
Christian.
· Kerala is a highly politicized state and very religious tolerant.
· The state is the most literate in India.
· There is a unique situation in the state as there is a large
number of unemployed in the state, and the high level of education
among those looking for jobs can produce a tense situation from time
to time.
· Cochin (Kochi) is the major port of the state and a naval
base with a population of 1.1 million.
· Chinese fishing nets, introduced by Chinese traders, line
the harbor entrance and are used at high tide. It takes a team of
four men to operate them.
