KERALA GODS OWN COUNTRY
“Kera” in Malayalam (the language of Kerala) means coconut.
Kerala located in South India in an extraordinary land with almost all elements of nature. Kerala is the 100% literate state in India is also famous for tour and tourism.
Kerala at a Glance
Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. An equable climate. A long shoreline with serene beaches. Tranquil stretches of backwaters. Flanked by the Arabian Sea in the West, the towering Western Ghats in the East and networked by 44 interconnected rivers, Lush hill stations, and exotic wildlife. Waterfalls. Sprawling plantations and paddy fields. Ayurvedic health holidays. Enchanting art forms. Magical festivals. Historic and cultural monuments, exotic cuisine… all of which offer you a unique experience. And what’s more, tourist destinations in Kerala are just a one to two-hour drive from the other. Hundred percent literacy, world-class health care systems, India’s lowest infant mortality and highest life expectancy rates are among a few of the milestones that the people of the state are extremely proud of.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT KERALA STATE
- LOCATION – INDIA – KERALA
- DATE OF FORMATION – 1st NOVEMBER – 1956
- CAPITAL OF KERALA – THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
- LANGUAGE – MALAYALAM
- AREA – 38,863 SQ KM (15,005 SQUARE MILE)
- NUMBER OF DISTRICTS IN KERALA – 14 DISTRICTS
- COMMERCIAL CAPITAL – COCHIN
- BORDERING STATES – KARNATAKA AND TAMIL NADU
- NUMBER OF RIVERS – 44 RIVERS
- MAJOR RELIGIONS – HINDUISM,ISLAM,CHRISTIANITY
- POPULATION – 34.8 MILLION (2012)