Located on the Arabian Sea, Kochi is an important port for the
state of Kerala and is one of India's most beautiful
coastal cities. Its strategic location has made it an important
industrial hub for Kerala, formerly as a vital port for the spice
trade.
The city enjoys a typical tropical climate, with daytime
temperatures of about 30 degrees for most of the year, falling to
around 25 degrees during the monsoon season (from May to early
September). One of the most famous sights in Kochi can be found on
the beach, where Chinese fishing nets, the official symbol of
Kochi, can be seen in operation.