Kerala Fact File
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Quick Facts
Area: 38,864 sq Km History Kerala is first mentioned in a third century BC rock inscription left by the Mauryan Emperor Asoka the great. According to the first century annals of Pliny the Elder and the author of Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, Muziris in Kerala could be reached in 14 days time from the red sea ports in Egyptian coast purely depending on the south west monsoon winds. During ancient times there were many merchants who came to Kerala from different parts of the world in search of pepper and other spices, which had enormous demand in the west. The History of Kerala is marked by various invasions which, at a later stage has become a part of Kerala culture. These include the British, French, and Portuguese. The state of Kerala was created on November 1, 1956 based on recommendations of the state reorganization commission setup by government of India. Getting here Kerala has three International airports at Trivandrum, Cochin and Calicut, therefore the place is well connected by air. There are also regular trains and buses which connects Kerala to the major cities in and around. |