The capital city of Karnataka, Bangalore lies at an altitude
of approximately 920 m above the sea level. Spread over an area
of 2190 km, the city serves as an administrative, cultural, commercial
as well as the industrial center of the state. The tree-lined
streets and the greenery in which the city abounds makes it a
picturesque sight.
It is better to know about Bangalore facts and figures, if you are planning to give this beautiful city a visit. In the following lines, we have provided some interesting facts about Bangalore.
It is better to know about Bangalore facts and figures, if you are planning to give this beautiful city a visit. In the following lines, we have provided some interesting facts about Bangalore.
- Bangalore was a name coined by Britishers for the conventional name BENDA KAALUURO (meaning "cooked peas"). Recently it is popularly accepted as Bangy or B'LORE.
- Bangalore has the impeccable record of highest growth within a span of 20 Years.
- Bangalore has the highest number of software companies in India -212. Hence it is called as Silicon Valley of India.
- Bangalore has highest number of pubs in India. Bangalore has the highest number of breweries
in the world. - Bangalore has 21 engineering colleges, which is highest in the world in a given city. Bangalore university has 57 engineering colleges affiliated to it, which is highest in the world.
- Bangalore has highest number of public sectors and government organizations in India
- Bangalore is the only city in the world to have commercial and defence airport operating in same locality... further reading http://www.onebangalore.com/blog-spot/entry/interesting-facts-about-bangalore.html
