Vembanad Lake in a Nutshell
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Kerala, India |
| Area | 230 sq. km |
| Maximum Length | 89.5 km |
| Districts Covered | Kottayam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam |
| Other Names | Vembanad Lake (Kottayam, Vaikom, Changanassery), Punnamada Lake (Alappuzha, Punnappra, Kuttanadu), Kochi Lake (Kochi) |
| Islands in the Lake | Vypin, Mulavukad, Maradu, Udayamperoor, Vallarpadam, Willingdon Island |
| Kochi Port | Built around Willingdon and Vallarpadam islands |
| Kuttanad Region | Known as “The Rice Bowl of Kerala”; below sea level cultivation |
| Famous Event | Nehru Trophy Boat Race |
| Environmental Concern | Pollution in certain hotspots |
| Conservation Status | Identified under the National Wetlands Conservation Programme |
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