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| With the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering 500-2700 m in the east and networked by forty four rivers, kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destination in Asia. An equiable climate. A long shore line with serene beaches. Tranquil stretches of emerald Backwaters. Lush hill stations and exotic wild life, Waterfalls. Sparwling plantations and paddy fields.Ayurvedic health holydays. Enchanting art forms.Magical festivals. Historic and cultural monuments |
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| Area |
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| 38,863 sq km, which is 1.27% of India's total land area and is located at the Southwest tip of the India's main land |
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| Climate |
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| Weather |
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Tropical |
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February - May[24 - 33 degree celsius] |
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June - September [22 - 27 degree celsius |
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October-January [22 - 32 degree celsius] |
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December-May |
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| Population |
| 31,838,619 (2001 census) |
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| Capital |
| Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) |
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| Number of Districts |
| 14 [ a district is equivalent to a county in the US] |
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| Literacy rate |
| 100% [ approx.] |
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| Sex ratio |
| 1058 women to 1000 men |
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| Religion |
| 58 % Hindu, 21 % Muslim and 21 % Christians |
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| Travel Formalities |
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| A Visa is a must to enter India. You can contact the Indian Embassy / High Commission in your country for the same. It is best to carry your passport on you all the time. You may also carry a travel insurance |
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| Language |
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| Malayalam; however English is widely spoken and understood by the fully literate populace of Kerala |
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| Major Cities |
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| Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi(Ernakulam district) & Kozhikode (Calicut) |
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| Communications |
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| Kerala has a well-knit communications network. With telephone, fax and internet centres in almost every corner. Enabling you to get in touch with any part of the world easily |
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| Time |
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| Kerela is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT , 4 hours and 30 minutes behind Australian Standard Time and 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of American Standard Time |
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