Our State Karnataka - Physiographic Divisions

Arabian Sea

The Arabian Sea borders Karnataka on the western side. This gives Karnataka a 320 km long coastline from Mangaluru in the south to Karwar in the north. The Bay of Bengal is on the eastern side of India, far from Karnataka. While the Indian Ocean is the larger water body, specifically it's the Arabian Sea that directly borders Karnataka. The Laccadive Sea is a smaller part of the Arabian Sea but not the commonly used term for Karnataka's western boundary.

Chikkamagaluru

Chikkamagaluru district is known as the 'Land of Coffee' because coffee is grown extensively on its slopes in the Malnad region. The district has ideal climate and terrain for coffee cultivation. Kodagu is known as 'Kashmir of Karnataka' and 'Land of Oranges', Hassan is known for its historical significance, and Shivamogga is famous for waterfalls like Jog Falls, but none of these are specifically called the 'Land of Coffee'.

320 km

Karnataka's coastline extends for 320 kilometers from Mangaluru in the south to Karwar in the north. This coastline includes three coastal districts: Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada. 250 km would be too short to cover all the coastal areas, while 400 km and 500 km would be too long. The 320 km coastline provides Karnataka with important ports, fishing areas, and tourist beaches.

Jog Falls

Jog Falls, formed by the Sharavathi river, is the highest waterfall in India. It is located in the Malnad region of Karnataka. The falls cascade down from a great height in the Western Ghats. Unchalli Falls, Gokak Falls, and Abbey Falls are all prominent waterfalls in Karnataka but none of them hold the distinction of being India's highest waterfall like Jog Falls does.