Kochi, India

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Kochi (formerly known as Cochin) is the largest (pop. 1,355,000 in 2001) city in the state of Kerala, India, and is its principal seaport. The city derives its name from the Malayalam word "Kochazhi" meaning small lagoon. This was shortened to Cochin by the westerners for easy pronunciation. The city reverted back to its original name Kochi in 1996. This change in name was challenged by the city municipal corporation and officially, the city is still called "Cochin".

Related Topics:
Kerala - India - Seaport - Malayalam - 1996

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Also known as "Queen of the Arabian Sea", Kochi is located in the district of Ernakulam, about 220 km north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. Old Kochi loosely refers to a group of islands which comprise Willingdon Island, Fort Kochi, Mattancherry, etc. Today Kochi includes Ernakulam city, old parts of Kochi, Kumbalangi, and outlying islands.

Related Topics:
Arabian Sea - Ernakulam - Thiruvananthapuram - Willingdon Island - Fort Kochi - Mattancherry

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