Coimbatore - General Information
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Coimbatore - General Information
Coimbatore is the third largest city in Tamil Nadu, with a Population of more than 15 lakhs. There are more than 30,000 tiny small, medium and large industries and textile mills. The city is known for its entrepreneurship of its residents. The climate is comfortable round the year, so it is called Poor Man's Ooty.
The city is situated on the banks of the river Noyyal. Coimbatore existed even prior to the 2nd Century AD as a small tribal village capital called Kongunad until it was brought under Chola control in the 2nd or 3rd Century AD by Karikalan, the first of the early Cholas. When Kongunad fell to the British along with the rest of the state, its name was changed to Coimbatore and it is by this name that is knoen today, except in Tamil, in which it is called Kovai.
The rick black soil of the region has contributed to Coimbatore's flourishing agriculture industry and, it is in fact, the successful growth of cotton has served as a foundation for the establishment of its famous textile industry.
The city has a multi-cultural society, mostly of cosmopolitan nature. Most are conservative and traditional but always open for blending tradition with modern values, with most of the people still retaining their roots in their native villages. People here are known for being polite, modest and courteous. Even addressing the young in plural, with brash and rude behavior generally looked down upon.
The city's population is predominantly Hindu, along with a sizable Muslim and Christian populations. Sikhs and Jains constitute in smaller numbers. Tamil is the official and widely spoken language. The dialect of the Tamil language spoken here has a flavour of warmth and generosity, and is referred to as "Kongu Tamil", often addressing younger person and strangers in plural irrespective of class.
The cuisine is predominantly south indian with rice as base, has a less spicy Coimbatore flavour with variations to suit local palette. Most locals still retain their rural flavour and non-vegetarians are in large numbers. Many restaurants serve food over a banana leaf. North Indian, chinese and continental cuisines are also available. Mysorepa (a sweet made from lentil flour and ghee) from Krishna sweets, Idly and Dosa from Annapoorna chain of restaurants and Biriyani from Angannan Shop are popular among the locals.
Coimbatore - General Information
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