Information on Karnataka Land

The eighth largest state of India, Karnataka is situated in the south of India. It is ranked eighth both area and population wise. The state was earlier known as Mysore.

Karnataka is located on the western end of the Deccan plateau, encircled by the state of Maharashtra and Goa on the north, andhra Pradesh on the east, and Tamil Nadu and Kerala on the south. The magnificent Arabian Sea washes its coast on the west.


¤ Physical Features

The major physical features of the state are the coastal region, the Sahyadris and the Deccan plateau. In Kannada these features are known as the Paschima Karavali, Malnad and Maidan.


¤ The Topography

The topography of the state is quite varied with evergreen Sahyadris, silvery beaches and the scenic Deccan plateau. The Sahyadris are the highlight of the geography of Karnataka.


¤ Climate

The climate of Karnataka is hot and humid in general. The temperature at the hilly and high plateau area is quite moderate. Specially, the capital city of Bangalore is famous for its pleasant climate with a balanced temperature.

The coastal area of the state receives good amount of rainfall whereas the plains receive less rainfall. In fact some areas of the state also face the problem of drought.


¤ Flora and Fauna

Having a varied landscape, the state is quite rich in flora and fauna. The Sahyadris in the state of Karnataka are the most important area as far as the flora of state is concerned. Some of the highlights of the vegetation of this state are the white Mallika, the golden Champaka, the red rose, and the purple Padari. Apart from these, there are trees of Mangoes, Teak and Sandalwood found on the eastern slopes.

The rich and dense forests of Sahyadris are home to majestic animals like the elephant and the lion. Apart from them, you can also find a number of other animals like the tiger, the panther, the leopard, sambar, deer, wild pig, bison, bears and hare. Birds are also found in abundant, specially the national bird of the country, Peacock.