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Kerala at a Glance
Kerala at a Glance
A coastline that stretches for 600kms, virgin beaches, lush greenery, a highly literate people, and a treasure trove of rich and varied art forms all make up the fascinating land of Kerala. Enclosed by the Arabian Sea, the Lakshadweep Sea, and the towering Western Ghats, this paradise on earth has something to offer to everybody. Located at the southernmost tip of India, Kerala has become one of the most sought after travel destinations in recent times.Kerala at a glance itself is inviting and alluring, tickling our knowledge buds to know more.
Location |
Southwestern tip of India. |
Area |
38, 863 sq km. |
Population |
3,18,38,619 |
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) |
Monsoon |
June - September (22 - 280C) |
Winter |
October - January (22 - 320C) |
| Major Cities | Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode |
Literacy Rate |
90.92 per cent. |
Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI) |
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Kerala has had a commendable record in terms of the Physical Quality of Life Index. Indicators of PQLI like infant mortality (11%), female literacy (87.86%), and life expectancy at birth for males (68.23) and females (73.62), are well above all India levels. The major reason for this achievement is Kerala's focus on the service sector. About 37% of the total annual expenditure of the State is earmarked for health and education. Another reason for this is the existence of a larger network of hospital infrastructure under the Directorate of Health Services with 933 primary health centres and 5094 sub-centres |

Kerala Map
A tour through Kerala, is quite literally a trip through the ups and downs of nature, the possibility of admiring nature in all its beauty and glory. The calm and quiet that is brought about by these natural resources is maintained and respected by the locals who have managed to also make Kerala the cleanest State of India.
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