Wikipedia:Today's featured article/November 1, 2007

Karnataka is one of the four southern states of India. The state was created on November 1 1956 with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act. It is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Goa to the northwest, Maharashtra to the north, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the southeast, and Kerala to the southwest. It is the eighth largest Indian state by area, the ninth largest by population and comprises 29 districts. Kannada is the official and most widely spoken language. Karnataka has been home to some of the most powerful empires of ancient India. Great philosophers and musical bards patronised by these empires launched socio-religious and literary movements whose ennobling effects have been felt far and wide. Karnataka has contributed significantly to both forms of Indian classical music, the Carnatic and Hindustani traditions. Bangalore is the capital city of the state and is at the forefront of the rapid economic and technological development that India is experiencing. (more...)