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KARALA - ALLEPPY
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Alappuzha-(Alleppy)-Introduction
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Introduction: With the Arabian Sea on the west and a
vast network of l akes, lagoons and fresh water river criss crossing it,
Alappuzha (Alleppy) is a district immense natural beauty. Referred
to as the Venice of the East by travellers from across the world,
this backwater country is also home to diverse animal and bird life.
By virtue of its proximity to the sea, the town has always enjoyed a
unique place in the maritime history of Kerala. Today Alappuzha has
grown in importance as a backwater tourist centre, attracting
several thousands of foreign tourists each year. Alappuzha is also
famous for its boat races, houseboat holidays, beaches, marine
products and coir industry. A singular characteristic of this land
is the region called Kuttanad. The land of lush paddy fields,
Kuttanad is called the rice bowl of Kerala and is one of the few
places in the world where farming is done below sea level.
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