About South India

South India is the area comprised of Indian State of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry, which holds 19.31% of the area of the whole country of india. South India lies in the peninsula Deccan Plateau and is bounded by the Arabian Sea in the west, Indian Ocean in the south and Bay of Bengal in the east. The geography of the region is diverse, encompassing two mountain ranges - the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats. Godavari, Krishna, Tungabhadra and Kaveri rivers are important water sources in the region and some major rivers in kerala. Inhabitants of South India is collectively names as South Indians. The majority of South Indians speak one of the four Dravidian languages like Kannada(Karnataka), Malayalam(Kerala), Tamil(Tamil Nadu) and Telugu(Andhra Pradesh). During its history, a number of kingdoms dynastic ruled over parts of South India whose invasions in the south and southeast Asia affected the history and cultures of east asian and touth asian countries like Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia.

After significant changes in the decades immediately after India's independence, the economies of States of South India have registered higher than the national average decadal growth over the past three decades. While the southern states have improved in certain socio-economic metrices, economic disparity, illiteracy and poverty continue to affect the region like the rest of the country. Agriculture is the largest contributor to the regional domestic product net While Information Technology is a rapidly growing industry in all these south indian states. Politics in South India is dominated by small regional political parties rather than by national political parties.

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Kerala

Called as Gods Own Country, Kerala is a beautiful state with an excellent landscape of palm-Aligned beaches, thick jungle, exciting rivers , backwaters and lakes. It is regarded as one of the most peaceful parts of India, the state remains a major source for rubber, cardamoms, coconut, cashews and ginger. Many recognized and famous travel associations and magazines has accredited Kerala as one of the must see destinations in the world. The god that makes Kerala has a green thumb, true to the popular Malayali say, Keralas rich resources have long attracted visitors from across the globe. Kerala is located between the Arabian Sea and shares its border with Tamil Nadu in the east. In 1956, the state of Kerala is formed by unifying the princely states of Travancore, Kochi and Malabar. Kerala health care sector is developed to cope with the western standards. With regard to education kerala remains one of the most advanced and has got the highest number of literates in south india. The first democratically elected Communist Party came to power in Kerala for the first time in the world. The capital is Thiruvananthapuram. Being a land of spices, field of Ayurveda, the heart-nagging landscapes, exciting range of dances, Kerala is a microcosm of multi-religious India, co-habited by Hindus, Christians and Muslims.

Tamil Nadu

As the name of the state suggests Tamil Nadu is the land of the Tamilians and it has a history that dates back to a ages. It is a land where the rich traditions of south india is blednded with culture and continues a harmonious life. The state has got some of the most visited temples in south india that are age old and each has its own story of religious, artistic and cultural accomplishment. This enchanting and ancient Dravidian land is located in the extreme south of peninsular India and one of the southern most state in india. Tamil Nadu has a long coastline which is strectched for more than 1000 kms. The state shares its border with kerala on the west, bay of bengal on the east and the state of karnataka on the northen part. There are many more breathtaking sights that will please you and hold you spell bound in Tamil Nadu.

Karnataka

The raging waters tory Thungabhadra. The rights endless bouts of Hampi where the battles raged, emperors have screamed breathed fire. Beaches that appear as a dream of nowhere. Cool hill stations that have emerged from the mist as a perfect image. Grimpeurs courageous stubborn rock forward. Corridors deep tropical forests that invite vagrants wild. The dancers that night on fire and chant at dawn to reflect deeply in your soul. Karnataka is an ancient land with a history of over 1500 years. Here you can delve into the architectural wonders of centuries, celebrated by walking monuments, get hypnotized by the imposing structures of world heritage, to explore the ancient rock-cut caves, experiencing the beauty staggering, listen to songs spiritual, you wake up to the smell of coffee freshly prepared with the surrounding wildlife or you feel the tranquility of endless beaches. While Karnataka is an intense experience. Enjoy the diversity and rich heritage of Karnataka.

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra pradesh is the third - the largest state in India with an area of 275,000 square kilometres. A state in the southern region of India, andhra pradesh is framed by the southern state of Tamil Nadu, west by the state of Karnataka, north and north-west by the state of Maharashtra, north-east state of Madhya Pradesh and Orissa, and east by the compartment of Bengal. The Nordic region is mountainous andhra pradesh. The climate is generally hot and humid. The annual precipitation is 125 cm. Krishna and Godavari are the major river systems in the state. Andhra pradesh has a rich cultural background. Historians dating life in the sector at the Paleolithic age there are approximately 3.00.000 years. Of course, history indicates the existence registered companies from the sixth century BC in the valleys of Krishna and Godavari.From a substantive emerges as modern day andhra pradesh, on the forefront not just alphabetically. Its people are accomplisseuses showing hospitality and courtesy rare. The state is now on top internationally for information technology and its capital Hyderabad has metamorphosed into one of the best cities in the country.