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January 22, 2017 at 2:23 pm

Here are the next set of ten amazing facts which readers can read and enjoy during the day.

1) Karnataka  State in India has a long coast line which stretches more than 200 kilometers.

2) This coastal strip  also known as the Karavali Coast is bounded by the Arabian Sea and the hills of the Western Ghats.

3) Of these Mangalore Coast has been a center of maritime trade for centuries.

4) It shows Portugese influences in steeped churches and Portugese names on the name boards on gates and the commercial establishments.

5) It is from here that the Mangalore tiles which are made from from the resilient clay of the Netravati-Gurpura-Arabian Sea confluence were first made.

6) Mangalore continues to be one of Karnataka’s main ports.

7) Much of the State’s coffee and Cashew are exported from here.

8) There are four main beaches 20 Kms  or less from Mangalore. They are Tannirubavi, Panambur, Ullal on the banks of river Netravati with its Someshwar Beach, then we have the Suratkal Beach and the Maravanthe Beach.

9) The Maravanthe Beach and the Sowparnika River is an attraction for those plying on the highway and its geography is unique with the blissful view of the river and the sea coming together almost.

10) The Karavali Coast spreads to a maximum width of 60kms. Mangalore is the southernmost destination on the coast and Karwar is the northernmost destination.

 

January 22, 2017 at 2:28 pm

India is a land of distinct geologies and climatic conditions from the deserts, to the coasts you have it all. Having an ancient civilization, religion and culture. India is a land to many varied diverse cultures, races and ethnic people. It a fascinating place for some one to visit if they are interested in seeing a small world within the universe.

January 22, 2017 at 4:10 pm

Interesting facts- I never knew that Mangalore is a coastal region.

January 22, 2017 at 4:37 pm

I have heard from people who have been there. I was told they enjoyed their stay.