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Yanam
The district lies on the spot where the Coringa river and Godavari river
separate. It is more or less a flat land. The soil is alluvial type suitable for
the cultivation of paddy, tobaccor, chilly, etc.
The crops of this district are coconut, paddy, jowar, ragi, pulses,
coriander, fenugreek etc.
The main fishing units are
Gulrimpeta, Agraharam, Kothapeta, Mettakur, Kanakalapeta, Kursampeta, Padvarevupeta and
Sangadirerupeta. The shoe dhony
(canoe) is the commonest fishing crafts here. Padona is another kind of boat in
use. The catches consist mainly of mullets, hilsa, prawns, cat fish etc.
River
cruise through the Yanam river is an exhilarating experience for the tourists.
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