Tamilnadu Tourism: Coimbatore – General Information
Coimbatore is also referred to as "the Pump City" as it supplies two thirds of India's requirements of motors and pumps. The city is one of the largest exporters of jewellery, wet grinders, poultry and auto components and the term "Coimbatore Wet Grinder" has been given a Geographical indication.The city is located on the banks of Noyyal River & surrounded by the Western Ghats.