Kerala (/ˈkɛrələ/), called Keralam in Malayalam (where Kerala is the adjectival form), is a state in South India on the Malabar Coast. It was formed on 1 November 1956 following the States Reorganisation Act by combining Malayalam-speaking regions. Spread over 38,863 km (15,005 sq mi), it is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west. With 33,387,677 inhabitants as per the 2011 Census, Kerala is the thirteenth-largest Indian state by population. It is divided into 14 districts with the capital being Thiruvananthapuram. Thiruvananthapuram is the largest city in the state. Malayalam is the most widely spoken language and is also the official language of the state.
Discover the best top things to do in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), India including Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, Magic Planet Theme Park, Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple, Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Poovar Island, Shri Chitra Art Gallery, Padmanabhapuram Palace, Vizhinjam Lighthouse, Puthenmalika (Kuthiramalika) Palace, Kovalam Beach.
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