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To
the south by the shores of Arabian Sea is located the port
town of Mangalore, a rambling, green, friendly town that is
a serene getaway, a little off the beaten track and ideal
for those who want a slightly laidback sort of vacation. The
approach of Mangalore by road or rail is as eye-filling as
by air, with rolling hills, verdant vistas, sparkling streams
gurgling to rendezvous with the sea, and the smell of salt
water getting ever stronger as the coast draws nearer. The
landscape is dotted with tiled-roof buildings, topped with
the famous Mangalore tiles made with the local hard red clay,
and built with laterite, a soft rock easily sliced into large
building blocks Some of the old houses even have elaborate
wood-work.
The exceptionally fine location of Mangalore on a narrow coastal
strip between the towering Western Ghats on one side and the
azure Arabian sea on the other has attracted settlers form
afar. The city is virtually a Tower of Babel, with the sounds
of several languages mingling on the streets. Mangalore is
known for the industriousness of its people and natural splendour.
The place also has a history of maritime activities.
Reaching Mangalore....
Mangalore is connected to the rest of the country by the Bajpe
airport. It is also connected by rail as well as road.
Area-117.67sqkm
Population-3,98,745(as per 2001 census)
Literacy-83%)
Altitude-sea level
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