Economy of Mangalore
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Industrial and commercial activities dominate Mangalore's economy. Mangalore is the only city in the state of Karnataka to have all modes of transport — air, road, rail and sea — as well as being one of only five cities in India to have both a major port and an international airport. Around 75% of India's coffee, timber and cashew nuts exports are handled by the New Mangalore Port.[1] Mangalore International Airport is one of only two international airports in Karnataka; the other being Bangalore's Kempegowda International Airport.[2] Mangalore is the fastest growing non-metropolitan area (Indian city of population less than one million) in South India[3] and the second largest business centre in Karnataka. The city has some of the tallest buildings in South India, with many more under construction.[4]