Kochi, India became Norfolk's 8th Sister City in September 2010. Known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, Kochi (formerly called Cochin) is one of the principal seaports of India and the commercial hub of the tropical state of Kerala in southwest India.
Although the city's official name is Kozhikode, in English it is sometimes known by its anglicised version, Calicut. The word calico, a fine variety of hand-woven cotton cloth that was exported from the port of Kozhikode, is thought to have been derived from Calicut.
Goa on India's western coast was freed from Portuguese rule on 19 December 1961, more than four centuries after it was colonised. But Goa remained a Portuguese colony until 1961, straining relations between India and Portugal as the former's support for the anti-colonial movement in Goa grew.
Prime Ministers of Cochin (1947-49)
| No. | Name | Appointed by (Monarch) |
|---|
| 1 | Panampilly Govinda Menon | Kerala Varna VII,Maharaja of Cochin |
| 2 | T. K. Nair |
| 3 | E. Ikkanda Warrier |
Among the first European forts in India, Fort Emmanuel was built in 1503 by the Portuguese. Situated at Fort Kochi, it was once a symbol of the alliance between the ruler of Kochi and the monarch of Portugal.
Mumbai (Marathi: मà¥à¤‚बई), from Bombay, renamed in 1995.
Jambudvipa (Sanskrit: जमà¥à¤¬à¥à¤¦à¥à¤µà¥€à¤ª, romanized: Jambu-dvÄ«pa, lit.'berry island') was used in ancient scriptures as a name of India before BhÄrata became the official name. The derivative Jambu Dwipa was the historical term for India in many Southeast Asian countries before the introduction of the English word "India".
The Latin name for iron is ferrum, which is the source of its atomic symbol, Fe. The word iron is from an Anglo-Saxon word, iren. The word iron is possibly derived from earlier words meaning "holy metal" because it was used to make the swords used in the Crusades, according to WebElements.
The Portuguese dominated the trade and governence of Kerala for as long as 150 years. Their power was destroyed by the entry of the Dutch. In a battle at Kochi in 1663, the Dutch army defeated Portuguese.
Old and New Names of Cities in India
| # | New Name | Old Name |
|---|
| 1. | Chennai | Madras |
| 2. | Kolkata | Calcutta |
| 3. | Mumbai | Bombay |
| 4. | Vadodara | Baroda |
Kochi, also known as Cochin, is one of the most picturesque destinations on the southwest coast line of Kerala. An all-weather harbour and a grand seascape mark it as the “Queen of the Arabian Sea”.
Ernakulam is the name of the district in which Kochi ,the sea port in kerala state is located. This place is known and called as Kochi or Ernakulam commonly. Kochi originated from kochazhi which, in Malayalam, denotes “small estuaryâ€.
Aluva is a destination famous for its Mahasivarathri festival held annually at the Shiva Temple on the banks of the Periyar river.
The Kochi metropolitan area or Kochi urban agglomeration is a metropolitan area centered around the city of Kochi, in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India.
| Kochi Metropolitan Area |
|---|
| State | Kerala |
| District | Ernakulam |
| Area |
| • Total | 440 km2 (170 sq mi) |
There are two defence airports also situated in Kerala, each being operated by Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.
List of airports in Kerala.
| Cities served | Kochi |
|---|
| Airport name | INS Garuda |
|---|
| Category | Defence |
|---|
| Ownership | Indian Navy |
|---|
| Status | Operational |
|---|
Kochi. Some of the best places to live in Kochi are Edapally, Pachalam, Thripunithura, Mamangalam, Ponekkara, Kakkanad and Fort Kochi. The city is also rife with entertainment areas that promote art and culture and with excellent parks like Changampuzha Park, Subhash Park, Cherai beach, Fort Kochi and Vypeen Island.
Is Kochi below sea level?
The total area of the district is
4,480 km2 (1,730 sq mi) which is 11.5% of the state's area which makes it the largest district of Kerala.
Palakkad district.
| Palakkad District Palghat District Gateway of Kerala |
|---|
| State | Kerala |
| Region | South Malabar |
| Headquarters | Palakkad |
| Government |
A fascinating mixture of the old and the new, the district comprises many interesting cities including Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam is the commercial capital of Kerala. One of the finest natural harbours in the world, Kochi, renowned as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea', was once a major centre for commerce and trade.
Kochi was the centre of Indian spice trade for many centuries, and was known to the Yavanas (Greeks) as well as Romans, Jews, Arabs, and Chinese since ancient times. Kochi rose to significance as a trading centre after the port at Kodungallur (Cranganore) was destroyed by massive flooding of the river Periyar in 1341.
We are now developing a global city in Kochi. It is an integrated development of a city preserving the iconic features of the state. It is going to be an intermodal development complete with pedestrian walks, cycling tracks, and water metro [ferry services that connect islands].
Travelers are voting Willingdon Island, Vypin Island and Vallarpadam as the best of 12 islands near Kochi.
Kannur International Airport
