Did you know all these interesting facts about Kerala?

ET Online Jan 18, 2022

Etymology

The name may have come from ancient Chera kings. Others believe it's from 'kera' for coconuts. Image Source: Getty Images

The world's richest temple, in terms of assets, is the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Image Source: Getty Images

Kerala is the most literate state, with a literacy rate of 93.91% as per 2011 census. Image Source: Getty Images

Kerala has the slowest rate of population growth among all the states in India. Image Source: Getty Images

Kerala has the highest female to male ratio among all states: 1084 females to 1000 males. Image Source: Getty Images

Kerala has been trading in spices with other countries before the start of the common era. Image Source: Getty Images

Kerala has the highest life expectancy among all the states in India, at 75 years. Image Source: Getty Images

The first ever church, mosque and synagogue in the subcontinent were built in Kerala. Image Source: Getty Images

Kerala produces 85% of rubber in the country. India is the world's 4th largest rubber producer. Image Source: Getty Images

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