1) Cochin is a Colonial name of Kochi
2) The oldest European church, St Francis church is located at Kochi
3) The oldest fort but by the Europeans, the Pallipuram fort lies in Kochi
4) The longest lake in India, the Vembanand also spans in the district of Kochi and is known as the Kochi lake. It is famous for its boat races.
5) 90% of the pepper and spice trade of India ids handled by Kochi Spice Exchange..

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