What is the language of Kerala?

Malayalam is spoken mainly in India, where it is the official language of the state of Kerala and the union territory of Lakshadweep. It is also spoken by bilingual communities in contiguous parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. In the early 21st century, Malayalam was spoken by more than 35 million people.
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How many languages are spoken in Kerala?

Kerala Languages

There are 5 main regional dialects of Malayalam. Other common languages that are spoken in Kerala are English and Tamil. These Kerala languages are often interspersed with words from Sanskrit, Latin, Urdu, etc. due to foreign influence.
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Which all languages are spoken in Kerala?

Though the administrative language is Malayalam, Tulu, Beary bashe, Kannada, Marathi and Konkani are also spoken.
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How do you greet Mallu?

Hello — ഹലോ

ഹലോ (pronounced as halēā) is suitable for almost all occasions. It is a common way of greeting in Malayalam.
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Which is the best language In Kerala?

Malayalam was designated a "Classical Language of India" in 2013. Malayalam has official language status in Kerala, Lakshadweep and Puducherry (Mahé), and is spoken by 34 million people in India.
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How was Malayalam born?

Malayalam, one among the Dravidian languages, most likely originated as a split from Tamil in even more ancient times and became an independent language by AD 9th century. Today Malayalam is spoken by almost 38 million people. Different opinions exist on the script of Malayalam language.
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What was the old name of Kerala?

A treaty brought it under British protection in 1795. Travancore was known for its relatively high literacy rate and its progressive government. After Indian independence, Travancore and Cochin (now Kochi) merged to form the state of Travancore-Cochin; boundaries were redrawn, and it was renamed Kerala in 1956.
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Is Kerala rich or poor?

Kerala is the second-least impoverished state in India according to the Annual Report of Reserve Bank of India published in 2013, only after to Goa. Kerala, which accounts for 2.8% of India's population and 1.2% of its land area, contributes more than 4% to the GDP of India.
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Why Kerala is so green?

All rivers in Kerala are rain fed. Although they are perennial, they become lean in summer. Apart from these 44 main rivers, their tributaries and distributaries and a countless number of streams and rivulets crisscross the land making it green and fertile and also serves as inland waterways.
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Why is Kerala famous for?

Kerala, a state situated on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Named as one of the ten paradises of the world by National Geographic Traveler, Kerala is famous especially for its ecotourism initiatives and beautiful backwaters.
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Is Malayalam similar to Tamil?

Malayalam is a language of the Dravidian family. It is very similar to Tamil and is one of the main languages of the same family. This is primarily due to the extensive cultural bonding that has been carried out between the speakers of these languages.
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Is Malayalam beautiful language?

Malayalam is one of the most beautiful languages in the world and it is even more beautiful to learn.
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How many letters are there in Malayalam?

The modern Malayalam alphabet has 15 vowel letters, 42 consonant letters.
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What is the mother language of Kerala?

Malayalam is spoken mainly in India, where it is the official language of the state of Kerala and the union territory of Lakshadweep. It is also spoken by bilingual communities in contiguous parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. In the early 21st century, Malayalam was spoken by more than 35 million people.
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Which is the oldest language of the world?

World's oldest language is Sanskrit. The Sanskrit language is called Devbhasha. All European languages ​​seem inspired by Sanskrit. All the universities and educational institutions spread across the world consider Sanskrit as the most ancient language.
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Is Malayalam a difficult language?

Malayalam, a south Indian language, might not be an easy language to learn. It is considered the toughest language with complex spoken and written grammar. It differs a lot from English and other foreign languages, making it safe to pronounce as a difficult language to learn.
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What is saranghae?

사랑해 (saranghae) = I love you (casual) Spoken between lovers and friends. Best used with people you are really close with and who are the same age or younger than you! 사랑행 (saranghaeng) = I love you (cute, casual) 사랑해용 (saranghaeyong) = I love you (more polite)
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How do you reply to Annyeong?

Smile, nod your head or say 'Annyeong haseyo' in reply.
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Who is rich Kerala?

Lulu group chairman M A Yusuff Ali tops the list as the richest individual with a wealth of Rs 37,500 crore. He is at the 38th position in the country. Muthoot Finance with a wealth of Rs 48,000 crore ranks first among business groups from Kerala.
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