Bangalore

Bangalore
City in India
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Bangalore officially known as Bengaluru[1], is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. It has a population of more than 8 million and a metropolitan population of around 11 million, making it the third most populous city and fifth most populous urban agglomeration in India.[2] Located in southern India on the Deccan Plateau, at a height of over 3000 ft above sea level, Bangalore is known for its pleasant climate throughout the year. Its elevation is the highest among the major cities of India.[3] In November 2008, it was the site of one of the 41 regional conferences of the Five Year Plan.[4]

References[edit]

  1. "It is official: Bangalore becomes Bengaluru". The Times of India.
  2. "Karnataka (India): Districts, Cities, Towns and Outgrowth Wards – Population Statistics in Maps and Charts".
  3. Swaminathan, Jayashankar M. (2009). Indian Economic Superpower: Fiction Or Future?. Vol. 2 of World Scientific series on 21st century business, ISSN 1793-5660. World Scientific. p. 20. ISBN 9789812814661.
  4. "Regional Conferences of the Five Year Plan". Bahá'í World News Service. Retrieved December 24, 2020.


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