With newspapers publishing in about nine different languages; mainly English and Malayalam, it is a common sight to see people reading the newspaper everywhere.
Located in Kannur, Muzhappilangad Drive-In is a treat to the eye.
More than 10 million tourists visit Kerala annually, to experience the viestas of backwaters, lagoons and what-not.
The world’s first teak plantation was built in Kerala by the British. Also, the world’s largest and longest teak are in Kerala. Thus, it is no wonder that the world’s only teak museum is in Nilambur, Kerala.
Literacy, Literacy, Literacy – this is how it matters, or rather, why.
From treatments like ‘uzhichil’ and ‘pizhichil’ to curing illnesses like arthritis to beauty massages for the skin and hair; there is no place better than Kerala to seek the benefits of Ayurveda.
What’s more? It is said that Kerala is the only state in India where Ayurveda is still a mainstream medicine.
Ashwagandha, Amalaki, Katphal, Brahmi, Bharangi, Yashtimadhu, Sankhupushpam – to name a few.
Turmeric, Cinnamon, Keezharnelli (Phyllanthus Amarus), Kilukiluppu (Crotalaria Retusa Linn), Koduveli (Plumbago Zeylanica Linn) and many more are the ones available with medicinal values.
And also that, you are likely to find a temple, mosque or church around every corner in the state.
The state supplies 60% of the total global produce of white coir fibre. India’s first coir factory was set up here in Alleppey in 1859.
It bagged the prestigious Award of Excellence instituted by the Government of India for the “Most Innovative Use of Information Technology” and “Best Tourism Website Portal” during the years 2000-2001, 2002-2003, 2005-2006, 2008-09, 2010-11 and 2012-13. It also bagged PC World Magazine’s Net 4 PC World Web Award 2008 for Best Indian Website in the category of Tourism.
In terms of web traffic, the site was among the top 10 tourism websites in the Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
With 93.91%, the state tops the list and is far more than the country’s literacy rate, which is 74%.
An insight into a BBC Study proved that it has the highest per capita consumption of alcohol– over eight litres (1.76 gallons) per person a year, overtaking traditionally hard-drinking states like Punjab and Haryana.
The Kerala State Beverages Corporation (KSBC) runs 337 liquor shops, open seven days a week. Each shop caters on average to an astonishing 80,000 clients.
Ancient Kerala played host to travellers and traders from across the world including the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, French and the British.
Almost all of them have left their imprint on this land in some form or the other architecture, cuisine, literature.
At 1084 females per 1000 males, Kerala is the only state in India which has more females than males.
At 10 deaths per 1000 live births, Kerala is the most baby-friendly state!
In what seems like a testimony to the education levels in the state; it has a hospitals and banks in every place.
Considering the clean and green state of the state, it is no surprise that the state’s average life expectancy is 74 years.
In January 2016, Kerala achieved 100% primary education through its literacy program – Athulyam
According to a survey, five of the ten cleanest cities in the country are in Kerala.
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