Kerala is a state located on the southern tip of India known for its coastline, beaches, backwaters, ayurvedic treatments, and diverse cultural festivals. The state has a long history and was formed in 1956, with Thiruvananthapuram as its capital. Kerala has a literacy rate of 93.91%, the highest in India, and is also known for its cuisine featuring coconut, spices, seafood, and rice. Popular tourist destinations include beaches, hill stations, and cities like Kochi which attract visitors year-round with their natural beauty, culture, and heritage sites.

2. NIJIL C V

4. KERALA
• Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that
have made it one of the most sought after tourist
destinations in Asia... an equable climate... A long
shoreline with plantations and paddy fields...
Kerala Ayurvedic health holidays.... Enchanting
art forms of Kerala.... Magical festivals of Kerala...
• Kerala has a composite culture enriched through
the ages with the contribution of various people
and races. Its peculiar geographical position has
helped the process of cultural synthesis.

6. ABOUT THE STATE
• Formed on 1st November 1956 .
• Capital of Kerala is Thiruvanadapuram.
• Language spoken is Malayalam, Official
Language is English.
• Kerala consists of 14 districts.
• Major cities are
Thiruvanadapuram, Cochin and Calicut

7. LOCATION
• Located on the southern coast of India.
• At 8.5074' North - East-76. 972’
• Adjacent to Arabian sea in the
west, Tamilnadu in the eastsouth, Karnataka in north and north-east.
• Area = 38,863 Sq. Km.

8. HISTORY

10. GOVERNANCE AND
ADMINISTRATION
• Democratically elected body the governs state
of Kerala 5 years.
• 140 constituency Assembly.
• Present Governor is Hansraj Bhardwaj.
• Present CM is Oommen Chandy.
• High court situates in Ernakulum.
• Current chief justice is Manjula Chellar.

11. RELIGION
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Hindus are 56%
Muslims 24%
Christians 19%
Others
(Sikhs, Jainism, Buddhism, Jainism) 1%

12. EDUCATION
• Literacy is 93.91% which is the Highest in
India.
• Medical Colleges 5 No.s
• Universities 5 No.s

16. DRESSING STYLE

17. CUISINE

18. TOURISM

19. • Kerala is Established Tourist place for
Indians and non-Indians.
• The important tourist places were is
Kovalam, Cherai, kappad, Bepur Beaches.
Hill stations were
Munnar, Thekkadi, Nelliyampathy, Wayana
d.
Cochin, Alappuzha, AthirappImally falls
were also the Important tourist places.

25. • Kerala produces 97% of National output of
pepper
• Kerala produces 85% National output of
rubber.
• Coconut, Rice, Tea, Coffee, Cashew, and spices
are also other agriculters from Kerala.

26. INDUSTRIES
• Large scale production on
Steel, handloom, Handicraft Khadi and
Coir.
• In a small scale
Tea, cashews, pepper, Coffee etc..
• Kalamassery and Kanjikode are the two
main Industrial areas.
• Techno Park, Infopark and Kinfra were
the IT cities.

28. PILGRIMAGES
ANANTHAPADMANABHA SWAMI TEMBLE

29. SABARIMALA TEMBLE

30. VETTUKAD CHURCH

31. GURUVAYOOR TEMBLE

32. FESTVALS
ONAM

33. POORAM