Tag: kerala: the land, the rain, and the people

Wayanad is the leading producer of coffee in Kerala, benefiting from its high-altitude and favorable climate.

The Thanneermukkom barrage was constructed across the Vembanad Lake to prevent saltwater intrusion into the Kuttanad paddy fields.

Kothamangalam is geographically situated as the gateway to the high-range regions of Idukki and the Western Ghats.

Kannur is widely recognized as the leading producer of cashew nuts in Kerala. Other districts like Kasaragod also produce cashews, but Kannur consistently holds the top position in production statistics.

Silent Valley National Park is locally and historically associated with the name Sairandrivanam, derived from the Mahabharata where Sairandhri (Draupadi) lived in the forest during the Pandavas' exile.

1. Malabar region refers to the historic and geographic area of southwest India, covering the districts of Kerala that are Kozhikode, Wayanad, kannur and Kasaragod.
2. It lies between the Western Ghats and the Arabian sea.
3.  The word Malabar is derived from the Malayalam word "Mala-Baram". Mala in Malayalam means "hill". Varam means "slope" or "side of a hill".

The Periyar River is the longest river in Kerala and is widely referred to as the lifeline of the state due to its significant contribution to water supply, irrigation, and power generation.

The Mangalam irrigation scheme is a notable project in Kerala that involves a canal network for agricultural purposes. The other options refer to irrigation projects located in different Indian states.

The Palakkad Gap is a low mountain pass located in the Western Ghats between the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu and the Palakkad district of Kerala.

Kozhikode is the modern name for the historic city of Calicut, which was a major port and center for the spice trade.