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Karnataka Facts & Figures
Located in the southern part of India, Karnataka is the 8th
largest Indian state by area and 9th largest by population.
Location: South India
Area: 1, 91,791 sq km
Population: 5, 27, 33,958 (2001 census) |
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Capital:
Bangalore
Districts: 28
Climate: Semi-tropical
Languages: Kannada, Tulu, Konkani, Kodava, Hindi,
English
Religions: Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and Jainism
Literacy rate: 67%
Best Time to Visit: November to February
International Airport: Bangalore Airport
Major Industries: Electronics, Computer Engineering,
Aeronautics, Machine Tools, Watch-making, Electrical
Engineering, Aluminiun, Steel
Major Festivals: Mysore Dasara, Karaga, Ugadi, Kail
Poldu
Major Fairs: Banashankari Devi Fair, Yellamma Devi
Fair, Sri Vithappa Fair
Tourist Attractions: Forts, palaces, havelis, wildlife, sand
dunes, religious places, fairs and festivals, safaris,
handicrafts, etc.
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