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'''Karnataka''' is a state in the [[Republic of India]]. It has an area of {{convert|74,122|mi2}}. It is bigger than [[Syria]] but smaller than [[Senegal]]. In traditional Indian geography it falls under the [[South ]]n zone. It has 30 districts. According to the Census of 2011,it has a population of approximately 6.11 crores.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.census2011.co.in/census/state/districtlist/karnataka.html|title=List of districts of Karnataka|website=www.census2011.co.in|access-date=2019-03-13}}</ref> The present Chief Minister of the state is B. S. Yeddyurappa from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.karnataka.com/govt/list-of-chief-ministers/|title=Chief Ministers of Karnataka|date=2016-11-29|website=Karnataka.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-13}}</ref>
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[[Bangalore]], also known as Bengaluru, is the capital city of Karnataka. It is also known as the IT capital of [[India]]. [[Mysore]], [[Mangalore]], and Hubli-Dharwad are the other big cities in Karnataka. Places to see in Karnataka are [[Bangalore]], [[Mysore]], Hampi, Bijapur, Belur/Halebid, Shimoga and Shravanabelagola. the Lalbhag Botanical Garden, Badami and the Jog water are some of the well-known tourist attractions in Karnataka.
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The [[Kannada]] language is the official language of the state and the most prominent language spoken by the people in Karnataka . Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Hindi and Malayalam are also spoken in Karantaka.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bharatonline.com/karnataka/travel-tips/languages.html|title=Languages of Karnataka - Languages Spoken in Karnataka - Local Languages of Karnataka|website=www.bharatonline.com|access-date=2019-03-13}}</ref> Kannada is declared as one of the official languages of India. It has won the most number of Gnanpith Awards - 8, which is awarded to writers .<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.karnatakavision.com/jnanpeeth-awardees.php|title=Jnanpeeth Awardees from Karnataka {{!}} Jnanapeeta Awardees {{!}} Jnanpith Award|website=www.karnatakavision.com|access-date=2019-03-13}}</ref>
 
Karnataka is bordered by the [[Arabian Sea]] in the west, [[Goa]] in the northwest, [[Maharashtra]] in the north,Telangana in the northeast, [[Andhra Pradesh]] in the east, [[Tamil Nadu]] in the south and [[Kerala]] in the southwest. Topographically, Karnataka consists of the Arabian Sea Coast, Western Ghats, Deccan Plateau, and Eastern Ghats.
 
Karnataka's history dates back to the [[3rd century BC]]. The succession of able administrators from the [[Hoysalas]], [[Chalukyas]] and the mighty [[Vijayanagara]] rulers, to the arrival of the [[Mughals]] in the [[17th century]] and the [[British]] in the [[18th century]] have contributed to the mix of culture and heritage that is as rich as it is ancient.
 
==Provincial symbols of Karnataka==
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File:Coracias benghalensis -India -flying-8.jpg|Provincial bird of Karnataka
File:IndianElephant.jpg|Provincial animal of Karnataka
File:Sandal leaf.jpg|Provincial tree of Karnataka
File:Indian Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera).jpg|Provincial flower of Karnataka
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==References==
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A map showing where Kanataka is in India

Karnataka is a state in the Republic of India. It has an area of 74,122 square miles (191,980 km2). It is bigger than Syria but smaller than Senegal. In traditional Indian geography it falls under the South n zone. It has 30 districts. According to the Census of 2011,it has a population of approximately 6.11 crores.[1] The present Chief Minister of the state is B. S. Yeddyurappa from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)[2]

Bangalore, also known as Bengaluru, is the capital city of Karnataka. It is also known as the IT capital of India. Mysore, Mangalore, and Hubli-Dharwad are the other big cities in Karnataka. Places to see in Karnataka are Bangalore, Mysore, Hampi, Bijapur, Belur/Halebid, Shimoga and Shravanabelagola. the Lalbhag Botanical Garden, Badami and the Jog water are some of the well-known tourist attractions in Karnataka.

The Kannada language is the official language of the state and the most prominent language spoken by the people in Karnataka . Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Hindi and Malayalam are also spoken in Karantaka.[3] Kannada is declared as one of the official languages of India. It has won the most number of Gnanpith Awards - 8, which is awarded to writers .[4]

Karnataka is bordered by the Arabian Sea in the west, Goa in the northwest, Maharashtra in the north,Telangana in the northeast, Andhra Pradesh in the east, Tamil Nadu in the south and Kerala in the southwest. Topographically, Karnataka consists of the Arabian Sea Coast, Western Ghats, Deccan Plateau, and Eastern Ghats.

Karnataka's history dates back to the 3rd century BC. The succession of able administrators from the Hoysalas, Chalukyas and the mighty Vijayanagara rulers, to the arrival of the Mughals in the 17th century and the British in the 18th century have contributed to the mix of culture and heritage that is as rich as it is ancient.

Provincial symbols of Karnataka

  • Provincial bird of Karnataka

    Provincial bird of Karnataka

  • Provincial animal of Karnataka

    Provincial animal of Karnataka

  • Provincial tree of Karnataka

    Provincial tree of Karnataka

  • Provincial flower of Karnataka

    Provincial flower of Karnataka

References

  1. ↑ "List of districts of Karnataka". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 2019-03-13.
  2. ↑ "Chief Ministers of Karnataka". Karnataka.com. 2016-11-29. Retrieved 2019-03-13.
  3. ↑ "Languages of Karnataka - Languages Spoken in Karnataka - Local Languages of Karnataka". www.bharatonline.com. Retrieved 2019-03-13.
  4. ↑ "Jnanpeeth Awardees from Karnataka | Jnanapeeta Awardees | Jnanpith Award". www.karnatakavision.com. Retrieved 2019-03-13.


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