Occupying nearly 600 Km of the Arabian Sea shoreline, Kerala is the 21st largest state of India by area on the Tropical Malabar Coast. It spans over 38863 km², bordering Tamil Nadu to the east and south, Karnataka to the north and northeast and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west..

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Here are some interesting facts that you should know about the top cities in Kerala:

• 'Kera' stands for coconut tree and 'Alam' means land in Malayalam. In this way, the state got its name as the land of coconut trees.
• Kerala is the only state in India that has hospitals and banks in every village reflecting the overall development of the state.
• According to the survey of the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), Kerala is one of the cleanest states in India. It tops the list of Indian cleanest states along with Sikkim.
• Kerala is the largest producer of rubber in India using more than 5 hectares of land for cultivation, producing over 90% of the total rubber of the country.
• Kerala is also famous for being a precursor of Ayurveda. It is also home to the world’s first-ever ayurvedic resort, the Somatheeram. This state uses Ayurveda as the primary source of medicine.
• When the monsoon arrives India, Kerala receives the first spell of rain. While most other states receive rain in July, Kerala experiences it in the first week of June.