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General Kerala,India.
Kerala, God’s own country is breathtakingly green, covered by long coconut palms, waterfalls, lush hill stations and exotic. Wildlife,ancient temples,lovely palaces and forts,peaceful and pristine,long shoreline with serene beaches.kerala has these unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought tourist destinations in asia.with the dream-like serenity of its enchanting backwater houseboats and lagoons. Situated in the south west corner of india, kerala boasts of a rich tradition and a deep historical background.
Fast Facts
- Area : 38, 863 square kilometers.
- Capital : Thiruvananthapuram (Trivendrum).
- Climate : Tropical Climate.
- Language Spoken : Malayalam, English.
- Population : 33 million (approximately).
- Location : Southwestern coast of India.
- Religion : Hinduism, Christianity and Islam the other – architecture,cuisine,literature.The changing power in Delhi or Inland kings of india has not had a major impact on this small coastal state.
Climate
This wonderful land with stunning beauty has a humid tropical climate,offering a pleasant atmosphere throughout the year.The climate is humid and hot during April to June, which is the period through which summer extends itself.
During this period,the temperature reaches up to 33 degree centigrade.The southwest monsoon starts from June and continues till September.The temperature drops with the arrival of winter.The winter lasts from November to January/February and is a pleasant time in Kerala.
Rivers, Lakes & Backwaters
Kerala is known as the land of water bodies due to its numerous waterfalls and backwaters. There are 34 lakes with sparkling, emerald waters,and 49 rivers with several tributaries.Out of them,46 rivers flow to the west and remaining three rivers flow to the east.They originate in the Western Ghats and flow towards the west into the Arabian Sea. Several lakes form excellent destinations for the backwater tours in Kerala. Some of the popular lakes are Vembanad Lake,Pookot Lake,Ashtamudi Lake,Sasthamkotta Lake and Akkulam Lake.
Soil and Vegetation
Kerala has diverse types of soils such as sandy, loamy, red, black, ferruginous and peat soil.The forested region is spread across an area of 9,400 square kilometers.The natural vegetation includes about 3,872 flowering plants, out of which 900 plants are of great medicinal value.The major crops in Kerala are pepper, cassava, paddy, cashew and coconut and the cash crops like coffee and tea, vanilla, spices, cashew nut and nutmeg and the plantation crops like rubber also dominate the agricultural produce of Kerala.
