Ginger in the local spice market,Jewtown,Fort Kochi,Cochin,Kerala,India

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Kochi is the main commerce centre of Kerala, and one of the fastest growing in India. Like other large cities in the developing world, Kochi struggles with traffic congestion and environmental degradation. Kochi is a cultural melting pot and a growing centre of information technology and tourism. Kochi was an important spice trading centre and the city retains its distinct colonial heritage from the 14th century onwards.

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Location: Jewtown,Fort Kochi,Cochin,Kerala,India, Asia
Photo credit: © NORMA JOSEPH / Alamy / Afripics
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