Kerala
Kerala is a lush green state about 39000 sq.km. in area located in the southern most part of India facing the Arabian sea to the west . Kerala is rich in flora and fauna ,rivers and rivulets, hills and valleys ,mountains and waterfalls, breathtaking sea shores and highly dense coconut palm groves .Kerala is a land of spices and its lure attracted Romans to Kerala even before Christ .
Kerala is highly literate ,having won the laurel of becoming the first state in India in securing cent percent literacy .The ubiquitousness of educated Keralites in each and every nook and corner of the world is an unchallenged truth. Remittances into Kerala from non-resident Indians form a greater chunk of Kerala's economy.
Kerala is a confluence of all the religions of the world . Various religious sects co-exist in perfect harmony in Kerala. Major religion of kerala is Hinduism .Christianity came to kerala in the first century A.D much before it spread to other parts of the globe. Islam also took roots in Kerala much before it spread to other parts of the world. Though Christians and Muslims are in minority constituting 19 and 23 percent respectively, they are educationally flourished and economically prosperous compared to minorities in other states of India.
Kerala is a paradise of delight and destination of national and international tourists .Kerala's niche in Indian tourist map is either equal to or greater than Kashmir .Kerala is justly called " God's own country " . " National Geographical Traveler " has accredited Kerala as one of the 50 places of the life time .
Kerala has a rich heritage of arts and culture . Today's Kerala is a blend of antiquity and modernity .One can see pristine splendour of gorgeous palaces , awe-inspiring cultural centres and religious centres of worship of Hindus ,Christians ,Muslims ,Jews etc . Worth mentioning art forms of Kerala are Kathakali, Mohiniyattam ,Margamkali,Oppana . "Kalaripayattu" a form of martial arts is unique to Kerala.
Facilities in medical field available in Kerala are no less matching than found in western countries. Medical expenses in Kerala are so competitive that patients from other countries make a beeline to Kerala . Kerala's indigenous system of medicine is Ayurveda which depends on herbs and nature .Ayurveda has become popular around the world and people from other countries visit Kerala for Ayurvedic treatments.
Kerala is a highly consumer state with highest density of population compared to other states of India .The worth of consumer products is evaluated by the consumers of Kerala and enterprising industrialists attach great importance to the success of their products in Kerala market. Today's Kerala economy is surging ahead in leaps and bounds .Many international companies are investing in so many projects in Kerala .Pollution- free , techno-savvy Industries like Information technology , Electronics and communication are accorded impetus in Kerala.