The queen of the Arabian sea. Kochi is situated in the beautiful state of Kerala.
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The most important port on the Malabar Coast, is the center of coconut oil production in the state; products made of coconuts are the chief items in the city's export trade. Rice is imported.
The influence of Chinese, Jews, Arabs and Europeans is evident in Cochin and its people. Population (1990, greater city) 1,139,543.
Heavy showers are experienced during the months June, July and August due to the South-West Monsoon. In summer the temperature rises to a maximum of 35 ºC.
Light rainfall during the months September, October, November and December due to the The North-East Monsoon.
December to February is pretty cool. In winter it is around 25 ºC.
The annual rainfall is about 310 cm .
Cochin is an island.
Major cities near Cochin: