Kerala @ a Glance |
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Date of Formation |
1 November 1956 |
Location |
Southwest tip of the India's main land |
Capital |
Thiruvananthapuram |
Area |
38,863 sq. km. |
Principal Language |
Malayalam |
Time |
GMT + 5:30 |
Currency |
Indian Rupee |
Climate |
Tropical |
(i) Summer (ii) Monsoon (iii) Winter |
Feb – May (24-33°C) Jun – Sept (22-28°C) Oct – Jan (22-32°C) |
National Festival |
Onam |
State Animal |
Elephant |
State Bird |
The Great Indian Hornbill (Buceros bicornis) |
State Flower |
Kanikonna (Cassia fistula) |
State Tree |
Coconut Tree (Cocos nucifera) |
Staple Food |
Rice |
State Fish |
Pearl Spot (“Karimeen” in Malayalam) (Etroplus suratensis) |
Neighbouring States/ Union Territories |
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Lakshadweep |
High Court |
Kochi |
Length of Costal Line |
590km |
Length of Rivers |
3092km |
Rivers – West Flowing |
41 Nos. |
Rivers – East Flowing |
3 Nos. |
Highest Populated District |
Malappuram |
Lowest populated district |
Wayanad |
Largest district |
Palakkad |
Smallest district |
Alappuzha |
Longest river |
Periyar |
Highest peak |
Anamudi |
Largest lake |
Vembanad Lake |