Kochi

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Kochi?Malabar Coast, Kerala, India
2. How big is Kochi?Approximately 440 square kilometers
3. What is the capital of Kochi?Kochi is the commercial and financial capital of Kerala
4. What language do people speak in Kochi?Malayalam (official), English (widely used in commerce and administration)
5. When was Kochi built?Antiquity, with significant development from the 14th century onwards
6. What is the population (urban agglomeration)?Over 2.1 million (as of 2011)

Malabar Coast: A historically significant stretch of coastline in southwestern India, renowned for its ancient maritime trade routes and spice cultivation.
Urban Agglomeration: A contiguous built-up area comprising a central city and its adjoining suburbs, forming a single metropolitan region.
Princely State: A semi-sovereign state ruled by a hereditary monarch (prince or raja), existing under the suzerainty of a paramount power, such as the British Empire.
Kochi-Muziris Biennale: India's first contemporary art biennale, held in Kochi, showcasing international and Indian artists and fostering cultural dialogue.