Kerala is one of the popular tourist spots in the world. With its rich heritage and beautiful views of hills, mountains, backwaters and tea estates. It is also the home of various festivals, arts and cuisines.

There are a lot of things Kerala is known for honestly and given below are some 10 interesting facts about them:

• Kerala is one of the cleanest states in India
• Every village has at least one hospital and a bank thus making it a developed state.
• It is home to Padmanbhaswamy Temple, which is made of gold; thus, it’s the wealthiest temple in India.
• Another fantastic fact is that Kerala is the first state welcome the Monsoon rain.
• Kerala people are too fond of gold that the women of Kerala like to decorate themselves with gold from head to toe.
• They are the largest producers of rubber in India.
• Kerala is soon to become the first state in India with zero homeless people.
• The first masjid in India is in Kerala named Cheraman Jummah Masjid. It is in existence from 629 A.D.
• It also has the oldest tree to exist in the world, Kannimari.
• Kerala is the home town and birthplace of Sree Narayana Guru.

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