Hi can you tell me about Kollam? 
 Sure! Kollam is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. Would you like to learn about its history? 
 Not right now. I would like to learn about its geography. 
 Kollam city is bordered by the panchayats of Needdakara and Thrikkaruva to the north, Mayyanad to the south and Thrikkovilvattom and Kottamkara to the east, and by the Laccadive Sea to the west. 
 I've never heard of any of those places! What else can you tell me about its geography? 
 The city is about 71 km from Thiruvananthapuram, 142 km from Kochi and 350km from Kozhikode. 
 That's a very long name! Do you have information on sports in Kollam? 
 They have an International Hockey Stadium with an astroturf facility that is there at Asramam in the city. 
 I didn't realize they played Hockey in India. Do they play any other sports? 
 It is actually used as a multipurpose stadium and has repeatedly hosted such sporting events as the Ranji Trophy, Santhosh Trophy, and National Games. 
 Do you have any other interesting facts about Kollam? 
 Did you know that Kollam is known as India's hub for bank test coaching centers, with around 40 such institutes in the district? 
 I din't know that! Thanks for all the interesting facts! 
 You are welcome!
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