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Line 4: Vembanad is the largest of the lakes, covering an area of 200 sq km, and bordered by [[Alappuzha]], [[Kottayam]], and [[Ernakulam]] districts. The port of [[Kochi, India\|Kochi]] (Cochin) is located at the lake's outlet to the Arabian Sea. Ashtamudi Lake is located in [[Kollam]] District, and the town of Kollam (Quilon) lies at its outlet. Connected by artificial canals, the backwaters form an economical means of transit, and a large local trade is carried on by inland navigation. Fishing and fishcuring is an important industry. [http://www.palmlandtours.net/kerala/houseboat/houseboat.htm Kerala houseboats] in the backwaters are one of the best tourist attractions in Kerala. ~~Kerala houseboats in the backwaters are one of the best tourist attractions in Kerala.~~ [[Category: Kerala]]

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