Kerala, the God's Own Country, is a land of rivers and backwaters, spreading across an area of approx. 38,800 sq.kms. The State is blessed with a fine climate and eye-catching Sceneries, attracting tourists from all parts of the world. This densely populated state has the highest literacy rate in India. It is one of the most advanced states in India in the fields of Health Care, Education, Communication and transportation, and it can boast of the best achievements in the country in literacy, birth control and life expectancy.