Monday, December 04, 2006

Thoothukudi (Tuticorin), Tamil Nadu


Tuticorin salt pans
Originally uploaded by Natmandu.
Thoothukudi also known as Tuticorin, is called the "Pearl City". It is a sea port city that serves southern Tamil Nadu, including the inland cities of Coimbatore, Madurai and Tirunelveli. It is one of the oldest cities in India with its history going back to the 6th century BC. The economy of Thoothukudi is based on industries, port, salt pans and agriculture.

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