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Fact File On Kerala
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| Location | : Southwestern tip of India |
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Area |
: 38,863 sq. km |
| Population | : 31,838,619 (Census 2001) |
| Capital | : Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) |
| Language | : Malayalam; English is widely spoken. |
| Religion | : Hinduism, Christianity, Islam |
| Time | : GMT + 5:30 |
| Currency | : Indian Rupee |
| Climate | : Tropical |
| Summer | : February - May (24 - 330C) |
| Winter | : October - January (22 - 320C) |
| Monsoon | : June - September (22 - 280C) |
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The God’s Own Country: With the Arabian Sea on the west, the Western Ghats towering 500 - 2700 m on the east and networked by forty four rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographic features that have made it one of the most sought after tourism destinations in Asia. An equable climate. A
long shoreline with serene beaches. Tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters. Lush hill stations and exotic wildlife. Waterfalls. Sprawling plantations and paddy fields. Ayurvedic health holidays. Enchanting 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 hours drive from the other. A singular advantage no other destination offers.
Highest P Q L Index in India
Literacy 100%
Life expectancy 69
Death rate 6
Birth rate 17
No. of hospital beds 348
(per unit of population)
Density of science & technical personnel - Highest