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Kerala at a Glance

Area,  Forests Types

Biodiversity

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Wild Animal population

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Environment Profile of Kerala
 Area  38863 sq. km
Low Land Area 3980 sq. km
Midland Area 16230 sq. km
High land Area 18650 sq. km
Reserved Forests  9400 sq. km
Vested Forests 1887 sq. km
Protected Area 2324.72 sq. km
Percentage of Protected Areas to Total Forest Area 22.49
Percentage of Protected Areas to Total Georgraphical  Area   5.98
Wildlife Sanctuaries  13
National Parks    2
Largest Wildlife Sanctuary Periyar Tiger Reserve
Smallest Wildlife Sanctuary Peppara
 
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