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Alappuzha, city, southern Keralam state, southwestern India. It lies on a narrow land spit between the Arabian Sea and Vembanad Lake, south of Kochi (Cochin), and is on the main road between Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum).

Map of India and surrounding countries highlighting the location of Alappuzha in southwestern India near the Arabian Sea coast. Neighboring countries including Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Iran, and Afghanistan are labeled, with a small inset globe showing the region's position in Asia.
Alappuzha, India

Alappuzha’s port was opened to foreign trade by the British in the late 18th century to end the commercial supremacy of the Dutch trading post at Porakad, 10 miles (16 km) away. The city’s economy is based largely on the coconut. Coconut oil is milled there, and coir ropes, mats, and carpets are manufactured and exported. Black pepper is also produced. Sometimes referred to as the “Venice of India” because of its extensive canals and rivers, Alappuzha has a growing tourism industry. It has rail service, and a network of canals connects it to Thrissur to the north and to Thiruvananthapuram to the south. The anchorage, situated about 1 mile (1.6 km) offshore, is protected by a mud bank. Several colleges affiliated with the University of Kerala are located in the city. Pop. (2001) 177,029; (2011) 174,176.

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