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Essay About Kerala in English 1 Essay About Kerala In English Provincial symbols of Kerala change change source. It has an abundance of coconut trees. Ranks first in Institutional Delivery. India s first coir factory was set up in Kerala. Herbs with medicinal properties such as turmeric, Cinnamon, Ashwagandha, Brahmi, Amalaki, Bharangi, and Phyllanthus Amarus etc. The Paradise of Ayurveda. Muzhappilangad beach of Kerala runs parallel to NH 66 and is the longest drive-in beach in Asia. God s own country as it is famously known, Kerala gets the first spell of rains in India. Kerala enjoys a high life expectancy that of 75 years as compared to 64 years in India and 77 years in the USA. Ayurveda is also used for beauty, massage and hair treatment. The only state with the highest number of festivals being celebrated. In addition to these, temples as well as churches hold festivals in several days of the year. The backwaters cover almost half of the length of Kerala. Padmanabhaswamy temple is the richest temple regarding gold and precious stones. No Domestic Airports in Kerala. Highest gold consumption in the country. are found in abundance in Kerala. Provincial flower of Kerala. Kerala is also known for its diverse nature. Some temple festivals are called poorams, and the most famous one among these is Thrissur Pooram. Zero Homeless State. In traditional Indian geography it is part of South India. The state of Kerala consumes about 20 of the country s gold. 45 hectares of land in Kerala is being used for rubber cultivation. Its curved territory is bordered by black rocks and the nearby Dharmadam island is visible from the shores. Elephants in Kerala seem to share a special bond with its keepers and the people of the state. Kerala produces more than 90 of the total rubber in the country. Hinduism is a prominent religion of the Indian subcontinent and hence more than 1,60,650 temples are present in the country. The slogan used by the Kerala Tourism Department says it all about this alfresco state. The largest rubber producers in the nation. Kerala is the only state to have provided banking facilities and hospitals in its remotest locations, thus increasing its overall development. Recently, a newly described tardigrade water bears species collected from Vadakara coast of Kerala named after Kerala State; Stygarctus keralensis. Thus, Kerala can be iterated as the land of coconut trees. The magazine also included Kerala in its list of Top 50 destinations of the world. Literacy is the backbone of Kerala and is considered to be an essential aspect of its development. It is in the south-west of the country. Cleanest State of India. Out of these, the richest Hindu temple in the world is located in Kerala. Kerala shares a special bond with its elephants. Home to a vast variety of herbs. Highest female to male ratio. The main attractions of poorams are firecrackers, traditional dance forms like Theyyam, Kathakali, Chakyar Koothu etc. Thus, God s own country offers a perpetual and heart-rending environment, lucid emerald backwaters, beautiful lagoons and a tale of exotic wildlife. With a network of 44 rivers and turquoise blue backwaters, Kerala basks in the lap of nature. Home to world s oldest teak trees. Kerala is the most literate state in India with a literacy rate of 93. Built in the 629 AD, the first ever mosque in India Cheraman Juma Mosque is in Methala, Kodungallur, Kerala. 084 which is higher than the national figure of 0. The education bill of the Kerala education act, 1958 was introduced in the Kerala assembly by its then education minister, Professor Joseph Mundasseri. The first state to have implemented education reform bills. Kerala, along with Pondicherry, is the only Indian states to have a female - to - male ratio higher than 0. Tourism change change source. Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are to the east. Primarily known for its backwaters and coconuts, here are a few facts about Kerala state which would make you pack your bags for a journey. Kerala is famous for its spices and hence is popularly known as the Spice Coast of India. Kerala became the first state in January 2016 to have achieved 100 primary education through Athulyam, its literacy program. Kerala doesn t only showcase diversity in wildlife but is also home to diverse forms of religion. Its production plays a vital role in the state s economy. Home to one of the world s hottest hotspot. These backwaters are mostly composed of lagoons and lakes that lie parallel to the Arabian Sea. It was built by Malik Deenar. Kerala experiences about 4 percent corruption in public services according to CMS Indian Corruption Study of 2017. National Geographic had declared it as Paradise of the world amongst ten others. Kerala is the most literate state in India with a literacy rate of 93. Built in the 629 AD, the first ever mosque in India Cheraman Juma Mosque is in Methala, Kodungallur, Kerala. 084 which is higher than the national figure of 0. The education bill of the Kerala education act, 1958 was introduced in the Kerala assembly by its then education minister, Professor Joseph Mundasseri. The first state to have implemented education reform bills. Kerala, along with Pondicherry, is the only Indian states to have a female - to - male ratio higher than 0. Tourism change change source. Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are to the east. Primarily known for its backwaters and coconuts, here are a few facts about Kerala state which would make you pack your bags for a journey. Kerala is famous for its spices and hence is popularly known as the Spice Coast of India. Kerala became the first state in January 2016 to have achieved 100 primary education through Athulyam, its literacy program. Kerala doesn t only showcase diversity in wildlife but is also home to diverse forms of religion. Its production plays a vital role in the state s economy. Home to one of the world s hottest hotspot. These backwaters are mostly composed of lagoons and lakes that lie parallel to the Arabian Sea. It was built by Malik Deenar. Kerala experiences about 4 percent corruption in public services according to CMS Indian Corruption Study of 2017. National Geographic had declared it as Paradise of the world amongst ten others. You can enjoy a 4 km drive on the sandy beach. It is one among the seven synagogues of the Cochin Jewish community or the Yehudan Mapila people constructed in the year 1567. 17 percent while amongst the urban areas, Pathanamthitta has 97. It has the least infant mortality rate. World s best drive-in beach. The state animal of Kerala is the elephant which also features in its emblem. The first state to have 100 primary education. Kerala is a state in the Republic of India. The only state to have hospitals and banks in every village. They also enjoy tribal ceremonies, martial arts, and sports such as soccer, cricket, and badminton. The most famous festivals held by Keralites are Onam, the harvest festival and Vishu, the Malayalam Calendar New Year. The capital city of the state is Thiruvananthapuram, even though the city of Kochi is more densely populated. It is also known as the spice coast of India. The area of Kerala is 15,005 mi 2 38,863 km 2 , which is bigger than Bhutan but smaller than Switzerland. Festivals 3 change change source. Highest Point in India, Anamudi Peak excluding Himalayas. The average amount of reading per week is about seven hours. A whopping 99 percent of the males enjoy media exposure while 94 percent of the females have access to media exposure in the state. You can enjoy a 4 km drive on the sandy beach. It is one among the seven synagogues of the Cochin Jewish commu- nity or the Yehudan Mapila people constructed in the year 1567. 17 percent while amongst the urban areas, Pathanamthitta has 2 97. It has the least infant mortality rate. World s best drive-in beach. The state animal of Kerala is the elephant which also features in its emblem. The first state to have 100 primary education. Kerala is a state in the Republic of India. The only state to have hospitals and banks in every village. They also enjoy tribal ceremonies, martial arts, and sports such as soccer, cricket, and badminton. The most famous festivals held by Keralites are Onam, the harvest festival and Vishu, the Malayalam Calendar New Year. The capital city of the state is Thiruvananthapuram, even though the city of Kochi is more densely populated. It is also known as the spice coast of India. The area of Kerala is 15,005 mi 2 38,863 km 2 , which is bigger than Bhutan but smaller than Switzerland. Festivals 3 change change source. Highest Point in India, Anamudi Peak excluding Himalayas. The average amount of reading per week is about seven hours. A whopping 99 percent of the males enjoy media exposure while 94 percent of the females have access to media exposure in the state. Ayurveda is used for medical treatment primarily. Highest literacy rate. A common tradition in all these festivals is the hosting of the holy flag, which is brought down on the last day of the festival. First Church, Mosque and Synagogue of India are in Kerala. Even the state is named after it. India is the 4th largest rubber-producing country in the world. During low tide, a narrow passage emerges from the sea that connects Muzhappilangad beach and Dharmadam island. This pristine and serene state lies in the South - Eastern part of India and is much favoured due to its exotic wildlife, herbs, emerald green hill stations and the crystal clear Arabian Sea along its coast.
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