Wondering why I have a page
dedicated to just one state? Well, that's because that's where I am
from!!! I am proud to be a Malayalee. Let's find out more about
God's Own Country!
A sliver of land located at the southernmost tip of India, Kerala is 560 km long. Lofty mountain ranges grace one side and the other is washed by the blue Arabian sea. At the widest, Kerala is only 120 km from mountain to sea.
Kerala features dense tropical forests, fertile plains, silvery beaches, a maze of enchanting backwaters and 44 glimmering rivers that wash out to the sea.
Kerala is divided into three regions - the coastal lowlands, the fertile midlands and the highlands. The lowlands of Kerala are networked by endless backwaters and the deltas of 44 rivers.
Kerala enjoys unique geographic features that has made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. An equable climate. A long shoreline with serene beaches. Tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters. Lush hill stations and exotic wildlife. Waterfalls. Ayurvedic health holidays. Enchanting art forms. Magical festivals. Historic and cultural monuments. An exotic cuisine...
Kerala is one of India's most progressive states in terms of social welfare and physical quality of life. A highly literate people who live better and have better access to social services and medical care than many other parts of the country. It has India's lowest infant mortality and highest life expectancy rates.
Keralites have a cosmopolitan outlook and they are comfortable with English, Hindi or Tamil apart from their mother tongue – Malayalam. Kerala is also India's cleanest state.
Kerala has a single-chamber legislative assembly of 140 seats. The state sends 29 members to the Indian national parliament: 9 to the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) and 20 to the Lok Sabha (Lower House). Local government is based on 14 administrative districts.
