This is a great example of development and preservation. To the outside world, Ernakulam is a part of Cochin and is known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea in the history of Kerala. The densely populated Ernakulam district reflects Kerala's achievements in literacy, trade, ONLINEmerce and industry. Ernakulam is one of the 14 districts in the Indian state of Kerala and is named after the capital city of the same name in Cochin. Located in the center of the state, the region covers an area of ​​approximately 2,924 square kilometers (1,129 square miles) and is home to more than 9% of Kerala's population. Its headquarters is in Kakkanad. The region also includes Cochin, also known as the ONLINEmercial capital of Kerala and known for its ancient churches, Hindu temples, chapels and mosques. The region includes Greater Cochin, the largest district in the state. Ernakulam district has the highest inONLINEe and largest economy in the state. Ernakulam is the third most populous district in Kerala after Malappuram and Thiruvananthapuram (14 districts in total).