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Coimbatore is known covai for its textile factories, engineering firms, automobile parts manafacturers,health care facilities,educational institutions,pleasant weather,hospitality and for its Kongu Tamil. Coimbatore's name comes from the local Goddess here,Koniyamman.Kuuniyattamuthur,or "Kuniyamuttur" later metamorphosed to Koyamuttur which is anglicised as Coimbatore.In modern times the name sometimes abbreviated as CBE.Coimbatore also known as Kovai,is a major industrial city in India and the second largest city in the state of Tamil Nadu.
It is the administrative headquarters of Coimbatore District. it is known as manchester of South India.it is also a part of Kongu nadu region of tamil Nadu. Coimbatore city is 23.5 Square kilometers. the altitude is 411 meters above mean sea level.
The Clothing here is tropical and the season to visit the city is all through the year. the people of various states line here and they speak tamil, telgu, malayalam, English and marathi. the STD Code for Coimbatore is 0422. This is one of the top most industrial cities of tamil nadu. The city is situated on the banks of the River noyyal.
There are proper facilities of transportation through air ( Peelamedu airport), through bus and through rail (Coimbatore Junction and Podanur junction).The rich fertile soil and tropical climate is excellent for the growth of millet, paddy, cotton, tea, oil seeds and tobacoo. th city is also known for it's educational Institutions. Coimbatore Agricultural university is enowned as one of the best colleges of it's industrial and technological growth, traditions and age old customs are still held in high esteem. the temples bear witness to the religiousness and love of art and architecture of the people.
there are also a number of places of tourist intrest around Coimbatore. Ootacamund ( ooty for Short) is one of the most popular tourist spots in India. Coimbatore still remains one of the most pollution free cities in India. the major industries include textiles, textile machinery, automobiles spares, motors, electronics steel and aluminium foundaries. Tirupur - a neighbouring town has carves a niche for itself in the garments market. Agriculture however remains the major occupation. the education facilities in this city are also very good. the City hosts some of the most promonent universities such as the Amrita vishwa university, tamil nadu Agricultural University, Anna University, karunya University and many More deemed Universities.. |
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