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191,791 km²
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Capital |
Bangalore
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Language |
Kannada |
Districts |
29 |
Population |
52,850,562
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Literacy |
67% |
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| State Bird : Indian
Roller |
State Animal : Elephant |
State Flower : Lotus |
State Tree : Sandal |
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| Karnataka is the eighth
largest state in India by area and the ninth largest by population.
It was formerly known as Mysore. On November 1,1973,
the name Mysore was changed to Karnataka. Karnataka lies between
74o and 78o East longitudes and 11o
and 18o North latitudes. It is situated on the
western edge of the Deccan plateau and is surrounded by Maharashtra
and Goa in the north, Andhra Pradesh in the east, and Tamil
Nadu and Kerala in the south. On the west, it opens out on
the Arabian Sea.The state has an equable climate particularly
in those areas which are hilly or a high plateau. Climate
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| Colourful Karnataka |
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Karnataka, adorned
with several ancient temples and rich
cultural heritage celebrate various
colourful fairs and festivals. Every
town, city and village in the state
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Karnataka has shared
the general musical culture of peninsular
India from the earliest times. South Indian
music is generally known as 'Karnatic music'
because of its common features.More..  |
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Dance
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Folk
dances of state are categorised
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Music
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Music
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Theatre
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Yakshagana
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Karnataka is the eighth largest state
in India by area and the ninth largest
by population. It was formerly known as
Mysore. On November 1,1973, the name Mysore
was changed to Karnataka.
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