About Kerala

Gods Own Country, Kerala

Kerala is an Indian state located in southwestern India. Neighbouring states include Karnataka to the north and Tamil Nadu to the south and east; to the west is the Arabian Sea. It is one of the smallest states in the Republic of India. Major cities include the state capital of Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kollam, Palakkad, Thrissur, Kozhikode and Kannur. Its capital is Thiruvananthapuram. The official language of kerala is Malayalam. In Kerala every district has its own unique culture and characteristics. The state has a 91 percent literacy rate, among the highest in India. A survey conducted in 2005 by Transparency International ranked Kerala as the least corrupt state in the country.

With its evergreen mountains, dense forests stately palms, swift flowing rivers, extensive backwaters and blue lagoons, it looks like a fairyland. This atmosphere of beauty and peace has nurtured religion and art in Kerala and enabled her to become a precious gem in the necklace of Indian culture. Indian poets of eminence have showered their praises for the abundance of its peppers, the fragrance of its sandal and the wealth of its coconuts.

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