Kochi is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Kerala. With a population of more than 1 million, Kochi is the third most populous city in Kerala, after Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode. The city lies on the west coast of India against the backdrop of the Arabian Sea. It is located 613 km from Mumbai, 77 km from Calicut and 320 km from Chennai; it is also 3 km away from International Airport Kochi. Kochi's city centre is known as Ernakulam which consists of two districts — Ernakulam and North Paravur — that form a metropolitan region with a total population of over 6 million residents. Kochi is a major port city located on the Arabian Sea, in the state of Kerala, India. It is part of the Greater Cochin area and is one of the twenty-five districts in the state. Kochi has been a center for international trade since ancient times. Today, it is considered as one of India's most important commercial centers and home to many multinational companies. Kochi is also well k
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