Date of
Formation :1 November 1956
Location:South West tip of the India's main land/
North latitude between 8o 18`
and 12o 48`
East longitude
between 74o 52` and 77o 22`
Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
Area: 38,863 sq.km.
Principal Language : Malayalam
National Festival : Onam
State Animal: Elephant
State Bird: Hornbill (Bensyrus bicemis)
State Flower: Kanikonna (Cassia fistula)
State Tree: Coconut Tree (Cocos nucifera)
Staple Food: Rice
