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Thoothukudi (formerly Tuticorin) is a port city, a municipal corporation, and an industrial city in Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The city lies on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. Thoothukudi is the capital and headquarters of Thoothukudi district.
Modifica dati su Wikidata · Manuale. Thoothukudi (o Tuticorin) è una suddivisione dell' India, classificata come municipality, di 216.058 abitanti, capoluogo del distretto di Thoothukudi, nello stato federato del Tamil Nadu. In base al numero di abitanti la città rientra nella classe I (da 100.000 persone in su) [4] .
The city is noted for pearl harvesting, salt production and fishing. Some of the popular tourist attractions in Thoothukudi include the Our Lady of Snows Basilica Church and a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The city is also home to one of the world's oldest seaports and numerous beach parks and parks in general.
2 giorni fa · About District. Traditionally known as “Pearl City” on account of the prevailing Pearl fish in the past in the area, Thoothukudi has a fascinating History. Forming part of the Pandian kingdom between 7th and 9th Century A.D., Thoothukudi remained in the hands of the Cholas during the period between 9th and 12th century.
Thoothukudi District is one of the 38 districts of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. The district was formed by bifurcation of Tirunelveli district on 20 October 1986. Thoothukudi is the district headquarters and largest city of the district.
9 nov 2021 · Kalakad Wildlife Sanctuary. Image Source. Kalakad Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most popular places to visit in Thoothukudi. The wildlife sanctuary is counted amongst a few of the national parks in South India that is home to Tiger.
Thoothukudi, also known as Tuticorin is popularly known as the ‘Pearl City’ due to the pearl fishing that is carried out in the coastal belt of the city. One of the major seaports in India, the Thoothukudi port has a lush history dating back to the 6th century CE.
