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This pocket-sized reference includes everything that a traveler needs to be understood when visiting south India.One of India's 22 state-recognized languages and the official language of the state of Kerala, Malayalam is spoken by 36 million people worldwide. The most up-to-date Malayalam guide available, this guide allows English speakers to communicate with helpful phonetics alongside the native script. The dictionary contains important terms related to transportation, everyday necessities, and local culture, while the phrasebook covers everything from food and lodging to bargaining and medical visits.In addition, over one million speakers of Malayalam live in the Middle East alone, concentrated in places such as Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. This has led to Malayalam is taking a more prominent role in business communication and the spread of south Indian culture both within India and abroad.