History of Kerala ( God's Own Country )

Kerala is also known as Keralam. History of Kerala is something that takes one into Stone Age. In early 3000 BC, Kerala was a major spice trade center. It is said that the spice trade between Kerala and the world was one of the main drivers of the world economy. Kerala is spread over 38,863 km2 with a population of 33,387,677. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are the neighbor states of Kerala.

In Kerala, you will find half of the population practicing Hindu religion where others follow Islam and Christianity. Kerala is known for its cleanness and consider the cleanest state of India. Malayalam is the language that is people speak here with percentage of 96. Kerala state also has the highest media exposure in India. In Kerala, you will find newspapers publishing in nine different languages including English and Malayalam. It is one the famous tourist destination state where travelers get to enjoy backwaters, Ayurvedic Spa & massage, boat race, stay in the houseboat, beaches and many more.