India

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India

• India is one of the largest countries in the
  world. Can you find it on this map?

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India

• Here it is!!!

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Chembakolli

• This is a map of India. Chembakolli is a village
  in the south.

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Chembakolli

• Chembakolli is a small village in the south of
  India. It is in a hilly forest area of Tamil Nadu
  State.

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Chembakolli

• Most of the villagers are farmers. They grow
  rice, onions, tomatoes, peppers and oranges.
  Generally these crops are grown to feed the
  families in the village rather than to sell.

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Chembakolli

• It is hard work living in Chembakolli! The women
  have to fetch water, grind rice, cook, clean and
  work in the fields. Wood has to be collected
  everyday for the cooking fire. The women and
  older children often have to look after the
  younger children and babies at the same time!

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Chembakolli

• The villagers have to fetch their water from a
  well. It is a long walk, and the water is very
  heavy to carry! One woman will generally carry 10
  litres of water at a time.

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Chembakolli

• What is the weather like in the area today?

"Indian sun"  24" x 20"  by John WorldPeace
Click here to find a forecast on the internet
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• Thanks to St James C.E. Primary School,
  Handsworth, Birmingham. Visit their Chembakolli
  website at -
• http//www.st-james.bham.sch.uk/chembako.htm
• Gareth Jones, Moor First School, Biddulph