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Backwaters of Ernakulam
Altitude: Sea levelArea: 1414.00 sq. km
Temperature: (Mean Max, Mean Min) Summer 35 deg C Winter 32 deg C, 20 deg C
Rainfall Annual: 299 cm
Best time to visit: August to March
Clothing: Tropical cottons
Languages spoken: Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi and English
Boundary: Arabian Sea on the west
A collection of islands and narrow peninsulas, Ernakulam may be termed as the center of Kerala. It is the commercial centre and forms the main land. Kerala’s commercial capital and the most cosmopolitan city Kochi is in Ernakulam. Kochi is also known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. Ernakulam is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea with Kottayam and Alappuzha districts on the south, Idukki on the east and Thrissur on the north. The backwaters extend east and south of the harbour and contain tiny islands formed naturally over a long time by alluvial deposits from the rivers that empty into them.
Flora & Fauna: Ernakulamhas tropical flora. The heavy rainfall combined with moderate temperature and fertile soil support luxuriant vegetation. Many common plants are found in the low-land coastal region. Coconut is extensively cultivated here. The midland region is mainly occupied by coconut palms, paddy, plantain, tapioca, sugarcane, and pepper. Pulses are also cultivated here.
Fairs & Festivals: All communities celebrate their festivals generally during the months of February and March. The festival duration ranges from one to ten days.
