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Bangalore known as Bengaluru is located in southern part of India on the Deccan Plateau, at a height of about 900 m (3,000 ft) above sea level. The city has highest elevation. It is second fastest-growing major metropolis in India. Bengaluru is known for its IT Industry and Engineering Colleges. It is known as “Silicon Valley of India" or "IT capital of India" having housed the head quarters of several IT companies like Infosys & Wipro. It is the nation's leading information technology (IT) exporter.
| State | Karnataka | |
| District | Bengaluru | |
| Postal Code | 560 Xxx | |
| STD Area Code | +91-(0)80 | |
| Neighboring Cities | Tumkur, Maisuru, Mysore, Salem, Anantapur, Tiruppur, Tirupati | |
| Population | 20.7 million as of 2011. | |
| Major Religions | Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Jainism, Sikhism, Etc. | |
| Languages Spoken | Kannada, English | |
| Major Cuisine | Masala Dosa , Mysori Pak, Ragi Mudde, Rasam, Khara Bhat, Bisi Belebhat, Biriyani, Etc. | |
| Public Holidays | Ugadi,Christmas, Diwali, Dussehra,Ayudha Puja,Eid, New Year, Raksha Bandhan, Diwali, Kannada Rajyothsava, Kanakadasa Jayanthi, Sankranti, Maha Shivratri, Maha Shivratri, Etc. | |
| Important Events | Music Events, Poetry Events, Drama,New Year Eve,Kannada Rajyotsava, Etc. | |
| Economy | $83 Billion Of The Total GDP | |
| Major Tourist Attractions | Lal Bagh, Bangalore Fort, Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, Cubbon Park, Bangalore Palace, Vidhana Soudha, High Court,Government Museum, Hal,Nal,Aerospace Museum, Iskon Temple Etc. | |
| Transport Connectivity | Rail, Road, Air |
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