About Kerala

The land of palm trees, it is a country within a country. Kerala is often called �God�s Own Country� in reference to its beautiful canals and estuaries known as the �backwaters�, beautiful mountain ranges and scenic landscape. The state not only has a beautiful setting but beautiful people as well. The state is one of the least gender discriminating regions in the world and in certain regions has a matriarchal society. It is a national and international destination for healthcare and is also renowned for its soaring literacy rates.