South India boast such a a full and flavor, some diversity of landscape, culture & history. The name kerala is given widely explained today as meaning ‘land of coconuts’, derived from the Malayalam word ‘Kera’ (coconut palm).However this is not its origin ‘keralaputva’ – land of the sons of cheras – putra, son – was referred to in Atoka’s edicts dating from between 273-236BC, over a thousand years before the Malayalam language of contemporary kerala took shape. To the tamils the region was known for centuries as seranadu again meaning the land of the CHERAS.
Kerala is considered as the Indias most advanced society. There are hundred percent literate society. You can find world-class health care systems. The highest physical quality of life in India. Not to forget this that kerala is the most cleanest state in India (peaceful and pristine.)
| Area | 38,863 km2 |
| Population | 31841374 (2001) |
| Languages | Malayalam and English |
| Capital | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Climate | basically there are 4 types of climate such as Winter ,Summer ,South West Monsoon and North East Monsoon |
| Major Festivals | Thiruvathira Festival, Makaravillakku at Sabarimala, Bakrid, Christmas, Vishu, Easter, Thrissur Pooram, Ochirakali, Onam, Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti, Janmashthami or Sree Krishna Jayanti, Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi, Vinayaka Chaturthi, Maha Navami, Kerala Foundation Day, Deepavali, Mandalam, Idul-Fitr |
| Tourist Attractions | Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kovalam Beach, Backwaters, Alappuzha, Kumarakom, Kairali Ayurvedic Health Resorts, |
| International Airports | At Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, and Kozhikode |