Kerala is regionally referred to as KERALAM. Kerala is a state in
the south-west region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956. Kerala is the
state with the lowest positive population growth rate in India. Kerala has
highest literacy rate that is of 95.5% of its whole population. Malayalam is
the most widely spoken and official language of the state.
The state capital is
Thiruvananthapuram. Major cities include Kochi, Kozhikode, Kollam. A strip of land between the Arabian Sea and its perfect
climate flirts unabashedly with the fertile soil, and everything glows. An
easy-going and successful socialist state. Kerala shares its borders with Karnataka
in the north, Tamil Nadu in the south and has the Lakshadweep islands to its
west. Kerala over the years has evolved to become the greatest tourist place in
India. Both domestic and foreign travelers flock to this beautiful place to
witness the natural beauty and culture of this state.
Capital
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Thiruvananthapuram
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Area:
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38,863
km²
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State Bird:
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Hornbill
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State Animal:
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Elephant
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State Flower:
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Kanikonna
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State Language:
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keralam
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State Sport:
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Football
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State Dance:
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Kathakali
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Chief Minister:
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Oommen
Chandy
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Major Occupation:
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Agriculture
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Time Zone:
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+530
(UTC/GMT)
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