South India

The southernmost point of peninsular India exist in North of the Equator

The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.

The oldest rocks in India are reported from Dharwar region, Karnataka.

Kalpakkam atomic power station in India is built completely indigenously.

The Sivanasamudra Falls is on the Kaveri River after the river has found its way through the rocks and ravines of the Deccan Plateau and drops off to form waterfalls. The island town of Shivanasamudra divides the river into twin waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the rivers course. A group of ancient temples are located here and there likely was a village.

The Gulf of Mannar is situated along the coast of Tamil Nadu .

The Krishna river originates in the western ghats near Mahabaleshwar at an elevation of about 1,300 metres, in the state of Maharashtra in central India. It is one of the longest rivers in India. The Krishna river is around 1,300 km in length. The Krishna river's source is at Mahabaleshwar near the Jor village in the extreme north of Wai Taluka, Satara District, Maharashtra in the west and empties into the Bay of Bengal at Hamasaladeevi (near Koduru) in Andhra Pradesh, on the east coast. It flows through the state of Karnataka before entering Telangana State. The delta of this river is one of the most fertile regions in India and was the home to ancient Satavahana and Ikshvaku Sun Dynasty kings. Vijayawada is the largest city on the River Krishna.

Rameshwaram lies between India and Sri Lanka.

Lakshadweep, the group of 36 islands is known for its exotic and sun-kissed beaches and lush green landscape. The name Lakshadweep in Malayalam and Sanskrit means 'a hundred thousand islands'.

Anamudi or Anai Mudi is a mountain located in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the highest peak in the Western Ghats and South India, at an elevation of 2,695 metres (8,842 ft), and a topographic prominence of 2,479 metres (8,133 ft). The name Anamudi literally translates to "elephant's forehead," a reference to the resemblance of the mountain to an elephant's head.

Nickname of Kochi are Gateway to Kerala and Queen of the Arabian Sea.

Nilgiri is also known as Blue Mountain.

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The narrow strip of land between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea is called the Konkan Coast.

Answer: Venkateswara Temple.

Kerala is known as the "Land of Spices" because of its history of spice trade dating back to ancient times. The state is known for producing a variety of spices including pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves.

Answer: Malnad region. Explanation: Malnad region is formed by the Western Ghats along the Karnataka coast.

Ooty, also known as Udhagamandalam, is a popular hill station located in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu. It is often referred to as the "Queen of Hill Stations" due to its scenic beauty and pleasant climate.

Hyderabad, the capital city of Telangana, is known for its pearl trade and is often referred to as the "City of Pearls".

The Kaveri River is one of the major rivers in South India and is considered sacred by Hindus. It is also known as the "Ganga of the South" due to its cultural and economic significance.

Nilgiri mountains form an inward (easterly) extension of the Western Ghats.

Palakkad and Wayanad hills are encompassed by the Nilgiri mountains.

The Deccan plateau covers the major portion of the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka.

All the mountain ranges in South India define a C-shape.

No major elevations border the Deccan plateau to the east, and it slopes gently from the Western Ghats to the eastern coast, which is bordered by the Eastern Ghats.

Tirupati and Anaimalai hills form part of the range that terminates at the Nilgiri mountains.

Konkan region encompasses the area south of the Narmada as far as Coastal Karnataka.

The Deccan region has a typically flat topography with vast stretches of flat areas on top, like a table, which is a result of the volcanic activity that created the region.

Much of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka in the Deccan region has a distinct dry season from about October – May when there is not much rainfall.

Tamil Nadu and southeast Andhra Pradesh in the Deccan region receive rainfall from the northeast monsoon from about November to February.

The Deccan region experiences cooler nights from October to March while the days are pleasantly warm

The southwest monsoon is responsible for most of the rainfall in the Deccan region, which falls from about June to October.

The Indian Plate began moving north at about 15 cm/yr (6 in/yr) during the late Cretaceous Period, about 91 million years ago.

The Deccan Traps eruption was a massive volcanic eruption that occurred towards the end of the Cretaceous period, between 67 and 66 million years ago.

Some paleontologists speculate that the Deccan Traps eruption may have accelerated the extinction of the dinosaurs.

The days are very hot in the Deccan region from March to June, when temperatures can go over 40 degrees Celsius.

Tulu Nadu comprises the coastal districts of Udupi and South Canara in Karnataka.

The banks of the Krishna River from Guntur to Srisailam in Andhra Pradesh are part of the historical region of Velanadu

Uttarandhra comprises the northern parts of Andhra Pradesh comprising three districts (Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam).

Sri Lanka lies off the south-eastern coast of South India, separated by the Palk Strait and the chain of low sandbars and islands known as Rama's Bridge.

Maharashtra is a state in Western India, but it shares a border with South India. The official and majority language in Maharashtra is Marathi, an Indo-European language

The low-lying coral islands of Lakshadweep are off the south-western coast of India.

South India includes the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana.

The official and majority languages in South India are Dravidian languages.

The northern portion of the Western Ghats is in the states of Goa and Maharashtra, which are often classed in Western India.

South India has two Union territories, Puducherry and Lakshadweep.

Tulu Nadu comprises the coastal districts of Udupi and South Canara in Karnataka.

Tamil Nadu is home to many famous temples, including the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai and the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur.

Gongura pachadi is a popular dish from Andhra Pradesh made with sorrel leaves.

Pongal is a popular festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu, dedicated to the sun god.

The Badami Cave Temples, located in the town of Badami in Karnataka, are a group of ancient rock-cut temples.

Munnar is a popular hill station located in the state of Kerala.

Mudumalai National Park is a famous wildlife sanctuary located in the state of Tamil Nadu.

The Narmada River flows through central India and is not part of South India.

Cape Comorin, also known as Kanyakumari, is the southernmost tip of mainland India.

Telangana is a landlocked state and does not have a coastline.

Bengaluru, also known as Bangalore, is the largest city in South India in terms of population.

Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form from the state of Kerala.

Jog Falls is a famous waterfall located in the state of Karnataka.

Rushikonda Beach is a popular beach located in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

The Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum is a famous museum located in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a famous bird sanctuary located in the state of Kerala.

Ugadi is a famous festival celebrated in the state of Karnataka, marking the beginning of the new year.

The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a famous church located in Puducherry.

The Mahabalipuram Lighthouse is a famous lighthouse located in the town of Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu.

Padmanabhapuram Palace is a famous palace located in the Kanyakumari district of Kerala.

Gingee Fort is a famous fort located in the state of Tamil Nadu.

The Venkateswara Temple, also known as the Tirumala Temple, is a famous temple located in the town of Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh.