Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Kerala, India

Kerala Resorts

Typical Kerala Style Home

Kerala is a union state located in the south western part of India. With an Arabian sea coastline on the west, it is bordered on the north by Karnataka and by Tamil Nadu on the south and east. Major cities are Thiruvananthapuram (the capital), Kochi and Kozhikode. The principal spoken language is Malayalam but many other languages are also spoken.
Social and educational reforms enacted in the late 19th century by Cochin and Travancore were expanded upon by post-independence governments, making Kerala one of the most literate, healthiest, and gender-equitable regions in India. Kerala has one of the most advanced educational systems in India. Unlike the other Indian states, Kerala's basic human development indices are roughly equivalent to those in the developed world, and the state is substantially more environmentally sustainable than Europe and North America. A survey conducted in 2005 by Transparency International ranked Kerala as the least corrupt state in the country. Nevertheless, Kerala's suicide, alcoholism, and unemployment rates rank among India's highest.
Kerala Boathouse
Very popular among honeymooners. Affordable and luxurious, Kerala is known for its infamous Boathouse.

People of Kerala
Kerala is rich in tradition and culture. The common attire worn among Keralite women is a creamish, white saree with colorful borders.




Kerala Wildlife
Kerala is rich in greenery and wildlife. It is not uncommon to run into elephants on the roadside of Kerala. They are tamed. Elephant rides are very popular among Kerala tourists.

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