Location & Geography
Location & Geography
With the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering 500-2700 m in the east and networked by forty-four rivers, Kerala enjoys diverse geographical features. From tall mountains and deep valleys to endless backwaters and an extensive coastline, Kerala has it all.
Bestowed with a pleasant and equable climate throughout the year, Kerala is a tropical land with the coast running down its entire length and the Western Ghats forming a protective barrier against the dry winds from up north. The monsoons (June-September & October-November) and summer (February-May) are the seasons markedly experienced here, while winter is only a slight drop in temperature from the normal range of 28-320C.
Here is some quick information on Kerala which will be useful for travellers visiting the State.
Location | Southwestern tip of India |
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Area | 38,863 sq km. |
Population | 3,18,41,374 (Census 2011) |
Capital | Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) |
Language | Malayalam. English is widely spoken. |
Religion/td> | Hinduism, Christianity, Islam |
Time | GMT +5:30 |
Currency | Indian Rupee |
Climate | Tropical |
Summer | February – May (24 – 34°C) |
Monsoon | June – September (20 – 30°C) |
Winter | October – January (18 – 28°C) |