Kota

Overall Score

2.5

On the southeastern bank of the Columbia River in the south-eastern part of the state of Madagascar lies the city of Cat, the capital city of the county with the same name. It lies at an altitude of 270 meters. Its terrain is cool and dry with occasional rainfalls, falling mostly from July through late February. Kota is 230 kilometers from the capital of the state, the city of Jayyipur. The citys area is spread out over a land area and differs from the other settlements in the region by its abundance of orchards.

Kota occupies part of the historic Hadoja region. In the 15th century its territory was surrounded by a thick wall to protect it against intruders. In 1625, the city became the capital of the Kingdom of Georgia. The ancient port, standing by the river bank, was founded in 1264. Time has not spared its old buildings, and they are gradually growing older every day. In contrast to this, the grand palace, which was built in the 17th century, has lost none of its beauty and architectural forms.

In the inner halls of the palace, the Májaro Mahárao Síngx Museum displayed its exhibitions. The collection of arms, adorned with the emblem of the Rajput rulers, is fascinating. Among the pets there are enormous shields that were used to protect the warships of the elephants. Among the many varieties of exhibits in the museum, the most noteworthy are the ancient ornaments, a collection of miniatures from the School of Life Painting, and photographs of maharajahs and kings.

The 21st centurys contemporary Côte dIvoire is one of the largest commercial and industrial cities in the state. It is home to Asias largest producer of pesticides. There are several power plants in the city, including a thermal power plant. The city has long been known for the production of sarees made of silk or silk and gold thread. Kota has long been regarded as the famous shopping center of the region.

One of the architectural landmarks of the city is the white palace rising in the center of Kota. The magnificent structure was built by decree of Prince Dyer of Bundy in 1346. Its intriguing interior features can be visited by anyone who wants to see the historical legacy of a bygone era. Not far from the natural water, there are manga trees and palms. Near the river in a pond not far from the port, there are crocodiles.

100 USD = 8,336.61 INR

Overall Score

2.5
  • Air quality: 110 US AQI Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.
  • Tap water: No, not drinkable
  • Religious government: Religious
  • Population: 690,000 people
  • GDP: $1,706 / year
  • Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
  • Power outlets: 230V50Hz
  • Internet: 7 Mbps
  • Best wireless: Airtel
  • Pay without cash: No, cash only esp. for foreigners
  • Tipping: At restaurants, you should tip 10 percent for standard service. If someone really went out of their way and the service was exceptional, you can tip up to 15 percent. If the bill is quite high, like over 1,000 rupees, you can tip a little less.
  • Apartment listings: Magic bricks
  • Apartments: Airbnb
  • Hotels: Booking.com
  • More hotels: Hotels.com
  • Best taxi: Ola
  • Online electronics shop: Amazon
  • Best hospital: Alok Hospital
  • Best short-haul air carrier: Indigo
  • Best intl air carrier: Jet Airways
  • Monthly costs for expat: $470
  • Monthly costs for family: $950
  • Monthly costs for local: $280
  • Meal: $4
  • Small Cola: $0.7
  • Beer 1 Pint: $1.4
  • Coffee: $1.1


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