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Kovalam () is a beach and seaside resort in the city of Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, India. Kovalam is located southeast of the city center. The beaches around Kovalam are popular vacation destinations for both domestic and international travellers.

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Kovalam
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Locality
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From top to bottom: 1. View of Kovalam Harbour 2.The Kovalam lighthouse 3.Development along the Karamana River
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India Kerala#India
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India
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Kerala
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Thiruvananthapuram district
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Municipal Corporation
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Corporation of Thiruvananthapuram
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2001
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auto
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Official
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Malayalam, English

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12 sections
Contents
  • Etymology
  • History
  • Geography
  • Beaches
  • Tourist facilities
  • Transport
  • Politics
  • Thiruvananthapuram International Cruise Terminal
  • Gallery
  • See also
  • References
  • External links

Kovalam () is a beach and seaside resort in the city of Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, India. Kovalam is located southeast of the city center. The beaches around Kovalam are popular vacation destinations for both domestic and international travellers.

==Etymology== Kovalam means "coconut grove", after the coconut trees which are common there.

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