Kerala is a state on the southwestern coast of India, located on the tropical Malabar Coast.The Kerala word comes from "kera" (coconut tree) and "alam" (land or location). Kerala is a popular tourist destination for both domestic and foreign travellers.The tourism department of the state calls Kerala God's Own Country. National Geographic described Kerala as one of the 50 must-see destinations of a lifetime.

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Capital - Thiruvananthapuram   Area - 38,863 km² (21st)   Districts - 14   Largest city : Cochin   Ports and harbor: Kochi   Beaches   Kovalam, Cherai and Varkala   Hill stations   Ponmudi, Munnar and Nelliyampathy   Wildlife sanctuaries   Periyar(Thekkadi) and Eravikulam   Backwaters   Alleppey, Kumarakom, and Punnamada   Districts   Kasargod, Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Malappuram,   Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam,Idukki,   Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Kollam   Thiruvananthapuram,Alappuzha