| Kollam |
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| On the banks of "Ashtamudi" lake, an ancient port city, known for the cashew industry and handlooms. A main trade centre of the southern Kerala. Housing the Neendakara fishing harbour and the largest fresh water lake of the state, this small piece of land, is rich with its backwaters. The district also has a long sea side of 37 kms. |
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PROFILE |
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| Area | 2579 sq. km. |
| Climate | Warm tropical climate. |
| Tourist season | August to March. |
| Language | Malayalam is the official language. English is also used among the business class. |
| Altitude | Sea Level |
| Time Zone | (Indian standard Time + 5.30 hours GMT). |
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TOURIST SPOTS |
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| Thangassery | 5 km away from the town, a beach where an ancient light house is situated, an a memorial to the yester years. |
| Palaruvi | Waterfalls. 5 kms from Aryankavu, in Chenkotta route. |
| Sasthamkotta Lake | The largest fresh water lake in the state. 29 kms from Kollam. |
| Kundara | Place of China Clay. Famous for crockery industry. |
| Kottarakkara | Land of Ramanattam, the ancient form of Kadhakali |