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Trivandrum: see Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram , formerly Trivandrum , city (1991 pop. 826,255), capital of Kerala state, SW India, a port on the Arabian Sea. The city is a transportation hub. Manufactures include refined sugar, textiles, and handicrafts.
..... Click the link for more information. , India. Thiruvananthapuramformerly TrivandrumSeaport (pop., 2001: 744,983), capital of Kerala state, southwestern India. The community became prominent when it was made capital of the kingdom of Travancore in 1745. A large fort contains several palaces and a Vaishnava temple, which is a noted pilgrimage centre. Its cultural amenities include the University of Kerala (1937). Trivandrum a city in S India, capital of Kerala, on the Malabar Coast: made capital of the kingdom of Travancore in 1745; University of Kerala (1937). Pop.: 744 739 (2001) Trivandrum (ancient Tiruvanantapuram), a city and port on the southwestern coast of India on the Arabian Sea. Capital of the state of Kerala. Population, 409,800 (1971). Trivandrum is a transportation junction. Industry is represented by rubber and copra processing and the production of chemicals, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and soap. There is also a wood-products industry. Handcrafted articles are made of ebony, horn, and ivory. A university was founded in the city in 1937. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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