9 Facts About Karnataka

1. One of the most popular sports in Karnataka is cricket.

2. Some of the regional languages in Karnataka are Tulu, Kodava, Konkani and Beary.

3. Apart from Kannadigas, Karnataka is home to Tuluvas, Kodavas and Konkanis.

4. Since the 1980s, Karnataka has emerged as the pan-Indian leader in the field of IT.

5. The official emblem of Karnataka has a Ganda Berunda in the centre.

6. Government of Karnataka is headed by the Chief Minister who is chosen by the ruling party members of the Legislative Assembly.

7. Some of the important rivers in Karnataka are Kaveri, Tungabhadra, Krishna, Malaprabha and the Sharavathi.

8. The highest point in Karnataka is the Mullayanagiri hills in Chickmagalur district which has an altitude of 1,929 metres.

9. Economy of Karnataka is the fifth-largest state economy in India with 14.08 lakh crore in gross domestic product and a per capita GDP of 174,000 (US$2,400).