Kerala accounts for 2.21% of India's population, ranking 17^th among all 28 states. Its contribution to India's GDP is 4%. in India’s GDP. It has 14 District Capitals, some most notable ones are Malappuram, Kakkanad, and Kozhikode .
It contributes to India's production of 0.0004% of Onion. Famous historical and cultural landmarks of this region include Forts such as Cranganore Fort in Thrissur and Fort Thomas in Kollam, Notable mosques such as Sha're Mubarak Masjid in Kozhikode and Central Mahallu Juma Masjid in Kakkanad, Historic churches such as Province of Thrissur in Thrissur, Important Buddhist temples like Karumadikkuttan in Alappuzha, Museums such as Pazhassi Raja Archaeological Museum in Kozhikode.