Kongu Nadu

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Kongu Nadu (IPA: [koŋɡɯ n̪aːɖɯ]), also known as Kongu Mandalam, is the geographical region comprising the western and north-western part of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The region covers an area of roughly 60,895 km2 (23,512 sq mi) and has a population of over 27.4 million. The geography of the region is diverse, with the Western and Eastern Ghats traversing along the Deccan Plateau. The Kaveri, Bhavani, Amaravati and Noyyal rivers are the important non-perennial sources of water. Coimbatore, Tiruppur and Salem are the largest urban areas in the region. The majority of the people in the region speak Kongu Tamil, a variant of Tamil language. While the region is a significant contributor to the economy of the state, disparity remains within various districts in the region. In the ancient Tamilakam, it was the seat of the Cheras, bound by Tondai Nadu in the east, Chola Nadu in the south-east and Pandya Nadu in the south. The region finds mention in Patiṟṟuppattu literature from the first...

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