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Briefly describe major sea ports of Southern India. Also mention their main characteristics and importance ?

The major  seaports of southern India are as under.

    (i) Kochi Port:- It is the extreme South Western  port. It is located at the entrance of a lagoon with a natural  harbor.

  (ii) Tuticorin Port (Tamil Nadu):- It has  a natural harbor and rich hinterland.It handles cargoes to neighboring countries like Sri Lanka and Maldives and the coastal  regions.

  (iii) Chennai Port:-  It is one of the oldest artificial ports of India.It is the second port next to Mumbai in terms of the volume of trade and cargo.

  (iv)  Vishakhapatnam Port:- It is the deepest landlocked and well protected  port.