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Kerala Geography | Kerala PSC LDC
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Kerala's longest river
The Periyar is the longest river in Kerala, flowing about 244 km. It is often called the lifeline of central Kerala and is a frequent question in Kerala PSC exams.
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Kerala's highest peak
Anamudi, at about 2,695 metres, is the highest peak in Kerala and in South India. It lies in the Western Ghats, within Eravikulam National Park in Idukki district.
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Kerala's largest lake
Vembanad Lake is the largest lake in Kerala and the longest lake in India. It is a Ramsar wetland that runs through several districts, including Alappuzha, Kottayam and Ernakulam.
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Kerala's second largest lake
Ashtamudi Lake, near Kollam, is the second largest lake in Kerala. Its name means 'eight-branched', because eight streams meet in it.
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Kerala's famous national park
Silent Valley National Park is located in Palakkad district and protects one of the last large tracts of tropical evergreen forest in India. It is known for its rich biodiversity and the endangered lion-tailed macaque.
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Kerala's coastline length
Kerala has a coastline of about 590 km along the Arabian Sea, spread across nine coastal districts. This is a useful fact for geography questions on Kerala's coast.
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Rivers that flow west
Kerala has 44 rivers, and 41 of them flow west into the Arabian Sea. The remaining three flow east into Tamil Nadu, which makes this a common objective question in Kerala PSC exams.
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Kerala's share of India's land
Kerala covers about 38,863 sq km, which is only about 1.18 per cent of India's total area. Despite its small size, it is one of the most densely populated states in India.
