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	*The ruling land* Area: 2192 sq. km Population: 32,34,707(2001 census) Altitude: Sea level The capital of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram is located at the southwestern tip of India. The district is bounded by the Arabian Sea on the west and Tamil Nadu on the east. The wooded highlands on the Western Ghats in the eastern and northeastern borders give Thiruvananthapuram some of the most enchanting picnic spots. A long shoreline, with internationally renowned beaches, historic monuments, backwater stretches and a rich cultural heritage make this district a much sought after tourist destination. Being the capital of Kerala, the people all over the state view Thiruvananthapuram as the place of political developments. Shankhumugham Beach, Kovalam Beach, Varkala, Akkulam Tourist Village, Veli Tourist Village, Neyyar reservoir, Kuthiramalika (Puthenmalika) Palace Museum, Sree Chithra Art Gallery, Napier Museum & Art Gallery, Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave, Koyikkal Palace at Nedumangad, Padmanabhapuram Palace, Parasurama Temple at Thiruvallam, Secretariat, Thiruvallam, Aruvikkara Dam, Sree Mahadeva Temple, C V N Kalari, Indian School of Martial Arts (ISMA) at Vazhuthacaud, Margi, Kallar, Zoo etc.