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Kerala
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.svg) A map showing us where the location of Kerala is in the Republic of India | ||
 Map of Kerala | ||
| Country |  India | |
| Region | South India | |
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| • Legislature | Unicameral (* seats) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 38,863 km2 (15,005 sq mi) | |
| Population (2011) | ||
| • Total | 33,387,677 | |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) | |
| Official languages | Malayalam | |
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Kerala is a state in the Republic of India. It is in the south-west of the country. The west coast of the state is on the Arabian Sea. Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are to the east. Recently, a newly described tardigrade (water bears) species collected from Vadakara coast of Kerala named after Kerala State; Stygarctus keralensis.
The capital city of the state is Thiruvananthapuram, even though the city of Kochi is more densely populated. The area of Kerala is 15,005 mi2 (38,863 km2), which is bigger than Bhutan but smaller than Switzerland. In traditional Indian geography it is part of South India.
There are 14 districts in Kerala. They are: Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kannur, Kasaragod, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, and Wayanad.
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Language
People in Kerala speak Malayalam. More than 99% of the people can read the language.[1]
Culture
Kerala is known for traditional arts and people enjoy traditional, percussion-filled music. They also enjoy tribal ceremonies, martial arts, and sports such as soccer, cricket, and badminton. Kerala is popular for Kalaripayattu, a martial arts form and Kathakali , a Hindu performance art. Most of the people have access to the internet, TVs, newspapers, and books. The average amount of reading per week is about seven hours. The literacy rate is approximately 99.7%.[2]
Provincial symbols of Kerala
Provincial bird of Kerala
Provincial animal of Kerala
Provincial tree of Kerala
Provincial flower of Kerala
Festivals[3]
Theyyam of Kerala.
The most famous festivals held by Keralites are Onam, the harvest festival and Vishu, the Malayalam Calendar New Year. In addition to these, temples as well as churches hold festivals in several days of the year. A common tradition in all these festivals is the hosting of the holy flag, which is brought down on the last day of the festival. Some temple festivals are called poorams, and the most famous one among these is 'Thrissur Pooram'. The main attractions of poorams are firecrackers, traditional dance forms like 'Theyyam, Kathakali, Chakyar Koothu etc.'. Festivals are locally known as utsavams .
Tourism
Kerala is one of the biggest tourist attractions in India, both for Indians as well as foreigners. It has beautiful beaches, hill stations and extensive backwaters. Kerala is also known for its diverse nature.
Agriculture
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References
- ↑ Jan 25, TNN | Updated:; 2018; Ist, 13:58. "Kerala literacy: Kerala's literacy rate up by 3%, says Aksharalaksham survey | Thiruvananthapuram News - Times of India" (in en). https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/keralas-literacy-rate-up-by-3-says-aksharalaksham-survey/articleshow/62647777.cms.
- ↑ (2001). "Kerala: Human Development Fact Sheet". United Nations Development Programme.
- ↑ "10 Most Famous Festivals Of Kerala" (in en-US). 2015-07-14. https://travel-blog.waytoindia.com/10-most-famous-festivals-of-kerala/.
