or Keralam (Malayalam: കേരളം, Kēraḷam) is an Indian state, located south most on its west coast. It was created on 1 November 1956, by the States Reorganisation Act, combining various Malayalam speaking regions.The state has an area of and is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the south and southeast and the Lakshadweep Sea towards the west. Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of the state. Kochi and Kozhikode are major cities in the state. Kerala is also known for its many small towns that are scattered across the state, thus creating a higher density of population.

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