Explore the cities, localities, and regional context that make up Kerala.
Kerala is a state of India.
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Where does Kerala fit?
Kerala is a state of India. This directory lists 106 cities and localities in Kerala.
Country
India
Administrative type
State
Listed localities
106
About Kerala
Kerala is a state on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India, famed for its palm-lined backwaters, beaches and high human development. Its capital is Thiruvananthapuram. Known as Gods Own Country, it leads India in literacy and health and is a top destination for wellness tourism.
Kerala is a narrow strip between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats, threaded by a network of lagoons, rivers and backwaters, with beaches on the coast and tea and spice plantations in the cool highlands. The climate is tropical monsoon, very wet in season.
Kerala has a distinctive culture expressed in Kathakali dance, Ayurveda, snake-boat races and a cuisine rich in coconut and spices. It has remarkable religious diversity among Hindus, Muslims and Christians, and the highest literacy rate in India.
A center of the ancient spice trade that drew Romans, Arabs and Europeans, Kerala saw early arrivals of Christianity and Islam. Formed as a state on linguistic lines in 1956, it became known for high social development and a strong tradition of left politics.
Key facts
The capital is Thiruvananthapuram.
It has the highest literacy rate in India.
Its backwaters and beaches make it a top tourism destination.
It was a hub of the ancient global spice trade.
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Kerala is a state on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India, famed for its palm-lined backwaters, beaches and high human development. Its capital is Thiruvananthapuram. Known as Gods Own Country, it leads India in literacy and health and is a top destination for wellness tourism.
