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INTRODUCTION

Kerala or Keralam (Malayalam: കേരളം) is a land of lush greenery, seemingly endless backwaters, wonderful waterfalls, mystic peaks, pristine beaches and lots of other wonders making it truly God's Own Country.

Kerala is an Indian state, located south most on its west coast. It is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the south and southeast and the Lakshadweep Sea towards the west.

Natives of Kerala are known as Malayalis. The country was anciently called Cheralam and Cherala Nadu. A 3rd-century-BC rock inscription by emperor Asoka the Great references Kerala as Keralaputra. Similarly, the Roman trade map Periplus Maris Erythraei references the Chera territory as Cerobothra.

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LOCATION OF KERALA I

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MAP OF KERALA

QUICK FACTS

Country India

Region South India

Established 1st November 1956

Capital and Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)

Largest City

Largest Metro Kochi

Districts 14

Official Language Malayalam

The state has three major international airports at Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode.

Helpful Websites

keralatourism.org

keralatourism.gov.in

kerala.gov.in