Describe diversity of Kerala.
Kerala is surrounded by the sea at one side and hills on the other. It is the spices that made this region an attractive place for traders. Jewish and Arab traders were the first to come here. Arab traders came and settled here. The Apostle of Christ came here nearly 2000 years ago and he is credited with bringing Christianity of India. Ibn Battuta who travelled here about 700 years ago, wrote that the Muslims were a highly respected community. Vasco da Gama landed with his ship here. Because of all these various historical influences, people in Kerala practice different religions such as Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism.The fishing net used by the people of Kerala called cheena-vala etc., and these words came from China. The fertile land and climate are suited for growing rice and a majority of people here eat rice, fish and vegetables.
