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Kerala, India's most advanced society :
- A hundred percent literate people.
- World-class health care systems.
- India's lowest infant mortality and highest life expectancy rates.
- The highest physical quality of life in India. Peaceful and pristine
- Kerala is also India's cleanest state.
With the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering 500-2700 ms in the east and networked by 44 rivers ( out of 44 – 41 flows from east to west & 3 flows from west to east ). Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destination. An equable climate, A long shoreline with serene beaches, Tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters, Lush hill stations, exotic wildlife, Waterfalls, Sprawling plantations and paddy fields. Ayurvedic health holidays, Enchanting dance & art forms, Magical festivals, Historic and cultural monuments, An exotic cuisine... All of which offer you a unique experience. And what's more, every one of these charming destinations is only a two hour drive from the other. A singular advantage no other destination offers.
For administrative purpose, the state of Kerala is divided into fourteen districts. Most of these districts offer all the tourism products typical of the State.
| Location |
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Southwestern tip of India. |
| Area |
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38, 863 sq km. |
| Language |
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Malayalam; English is widely spoken. |
| Religion |
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Hinduism, Christianity, Islam |
| Time Zone |
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GMT +5:30 |
| Currency |
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Indian Rupee |
| Climate |
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Tropical |
| Summer |
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February - May (24 - 33°C) |
| Monsoon |
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June – Mid August (22 - 28°C) |
| Returning Monsoon |
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September |
| Winter |
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October - January (22 - 32°C) |
No: of Districts - 14
Thiruvananthapuram ( Capital )
Kollam ( Quilon )
Alappuzha ( Alleppey )
Pathanamthitta
Kottayam
Idukki
Ernakulam ( Cochin )
Thrissur ( Trichur )
Palakkad ( Palghat )
Malappuram
Wayanad
Kozhikode ( Calicut )
Kannur ( Cannanore )
Kasaragod
Major Cities : Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode.
| Population |
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318.39 lakhs as per the 2001 Census (31.839 millions) |
| Sex Ratio |
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1058 women for 1000 men |
| Literacy Rate |
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90.92 per cent. |
Airports: The 3 international airports are at Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi & Kozhikode
Road and Rail : The state is well connected by rail and road to all places of the country
Seaports : Major : Kochi Minor : Beypore (Kozhikode), Alappuzha, Kollam.
Major Beaches : Kovalam, Varkala, Marari, Cherai(Kochi) , Kappad and Bekal.
Major Wild Life Sanctuaries: Thekkady (Periyar), Parambikkulam, Wayanad, Silent Valley, Aralm, Peechi-Vazhani, Chimani, Shenduruny, Idukki, Chinnar, Puppara, Neyyar.
Elephant training center: Kodanad.
Bird Sanctuary: Thattekad, Kumarakom.
Major Hill Stations: Ponmudi, Peerumade, Thekkady, Munnar and Wayanad.
Farm / Cash Crops: Rubber, Coffee, Tea, Spices, Pepper, Cashew, Coconut and rice.
Martial Art: Kalari Payattu
Dance forms: Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Otanthullal, Koodiyattam,Koothu,Thiruvathirakali.
Emergency phone numbers:
| Police | : | 100 |
| Tourist Police | : | |
| Fire | : | 101 |
| Ambulance | : | 102 |
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