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