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Kerala is the southernmost state of India. Kerala covers an area of 38,864 sq km . In the eastern section of the state rise the Western Ghats, a highland area with elevations of some 2134 m (7000 ft). Lush green coconut groves and paddy fields and beautful backwaters along the coast (see pics), intermingled with crowded towns and cities are the hallmark of this state. At the 1991 census, Kerala had a population of 29,098,518, with an average density of 749 persons per sq km (1939 per sq mi). The state capital is Trivandrum. The official language is Malayalam. English is still widely used as a medium for education and communication. Kerala had a literacy rate nearing 100%, the highest of any Indian state. Agriculture is very important to this fertile region. The principal agricultural products of the state are rice, tapioca, coconut, areca nuts, oilseeds, pepper, sugarcane, rubber, tea, coffee, and cardamom (an Indian spice); almost all Indian black pepper and Indian rubber products come from Kerala. Fishing is a flourishing activity.

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