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Karnataka

Imagine a land of ancient stories, sparkling cities, and yummy food! That's Karnataka!

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Karnataka Mysore locator map

Karnataka Mysore locator map

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India Karnataka relief map
Bengal tiger, Karnataka, India
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Bengal Tiger Karnataka
Uttar Karnataka food
Karnataka Bellary locator map
Flag of Karnataka, India
Coffee Plantation in Daradahalli, Karnataka
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Nagarhole Kabini Karnataka India, Leopard September 2013
Mysore Palace, Mysore(Karnataka) India

Key Facts

Location
Southwestern India.
Population
Over 61 million people.
Area
About 191,791 square kilometers.
Capital City
Bengaluru.
Main Language
Kannada.
Fun Fact
Karnataka is known as the 'Silicon Valley of India' because of its amazing technology companies!

Karnataka's Awesome Neighborhood!

Karnataka is a super cool state in the southwest part of India. It's like a big puzzle piece fitting right into the country's map! It has neighbors like Goa, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. To the west, it touches the big, blue Lakshadweep Sea. It’s a pretty big place, about as big as the country of Great Britain!

A Land of Many Colors and Sounds!

People in Karnataka speak a beautiful language called Kannada, which is super old, like a grandparent! But lots of other languages are spoken too, like Tulu and Konkani. Imagine a big party where everyone speaks a little differently!

Karnataka is also famous for its music, both fast and slow, that has been around for hundreds of years. It's a place full of vibrant traditions and happy celebrations.

Where the Smarty Pants Live!

Karnataka is home to Bengaluru, a city so full of computers and technology that people call it the 'Silicon Valley of India'! It's like the brain of India's computer world. Lots of people work in cool tech jobs, making new apps and games. This makes Karnataka a very important place for new ideas and inventions that we use every day.

Old Stories and New Adventures!

Karnataka has been around for a VERY long time, even before dinosaurs! Ancient kings and queens lived here and built amazing places. Today, it's a mix of old temples and super modern cities. It’s a place where you can learn about history and also see what’s new and exciting in the world. It’s a land of endless discoveries!

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