Some interesting facts about the state of Kerala, did you know?

Kerala which is one of the most beautiful states of India, let us know some interesting facts related to this state….

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In Malayalam, the language of Kerala, the word 'kera' means 'coconut tree' and 'alam' means 'land', thus giving its name to the state of Kerala.

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In terms of area, the largest district of Kerala is Palakkad and the smallest is Alappuzha.

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The Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, is known for being the richest temple in the world.

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India was considered the home of miraculous Ayurvedic practices, which were later followed diligently by people all over the world.

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The first monsoon rains always occur in the state of Kerala, signaling the arrival of the season across the country.

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The Catholic Church in Kerala is the first church in India which was built by St. Thomas in 52 AD.

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Kerala produces 90 percent of rubber, India ranks fourth globally in terms of rubber production.

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The state of Kerala consumes about 20% of the country's gold, thus the state of Kerala consumes the most.

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