Located 71 kms to the north of thiruvananthapuram, kollam is the centre of the country's cashew trading and processing industry. One of the oldest ports on the malabar coast, kollam was one the port of international spice trade. Thirty percent of this historic tous is covered by the renowned asthamudi lake, making it the gateway to magnificent backwaters of kerala. The eight hour boat trip between kollam and allappuzha is the longest and most enchanting experience on the backwaters of kerala. The district also has some interesting historic remnants and a number of temples built in the traditional ornate architectural style.
Area - 2579 sq. Kms
Population - 2,398285 (1991 census)
Access :
Air - nearest airport thiruvananthapural (71 km).
Rail - kollam is an important railhead of the southern railways.
Road - an excellent roat network links kollam to all major towns & cities.
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