Located at the heart of Southern India, Karnataka occupies a total area of 191,791 square kilometers and is the eighth largest state in India. Its coastline is 320 kilometers long.
Karnataka has become the information technology powerhouse of India. Much of the activity is focused in the state’s capital, Bangalore. There are large numbers of software companies, employing hundreds of IT professionals every year. Bangalore is a melting pot of various races and cultures. This garden city has well-laid out parks, avenues of blossoming trees and a pleasant climate. It offers a lifestyle comparable with the world’s leading cities and is a shopper’s paradise. It is also home to top-of-the-line companies in other sectors like engineering, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food processing, apparel, electronics, and automobiles.
Well-located on the agricultural and horticultural map of India, Karnataka produces a variety of food and cash crops. While it is an attractive hot spot for tourists due to its scenic beauty, the state has also become an industrial metropolis and Karnataka has become a preferred destination for investment.
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