Kuanad
Wetland Ecosystem
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region
covering the Alappuzha and Kottayam Districts, in the state of Kerala, India,
well known for its vast paddy fields
and geographical peculiarities.
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The
region has the lowest altitude in India, and is one of the few places in the
world where farming is carried around 1.2 to 3.0 metres (4 to 10 ft) below sea
level.
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Kuttanadu
is historically important in the ancient history of South India and is the
major rice producer in the state. Farmers of Kuttinad are famous for Biosaline Farming.
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FAO
has declared the Kuttanad Farming System as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS).
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Four of Kerala's major rivers, the Pamba, Meenachil,
Achankovil and Manimala flow into the region.
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It
is well known for it boat race in the
Ramankari Backwaters.
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