Bangalore is the capital and the largest city of Karnataka.

It is called as a "G arden City" and Silicon City . It is India's fifth largest city and India's fift h largest metropolitan area, Bangalore specialty is climate While enjoying the w arm weather year-around. Bangalore is home to many of the most well-recognized c olleges and research institutions in India. Numerous public sector heavy industr ies, software companies, aerospace, telecommunications, and defence organisation s are located in the city. Bangalore is known as the Silicon Valley of India bec ause of its position as the nation's leading IT exporter. Bangalore is a major e conomic and cultural hub and the fastest growing major metropolis in India.Banga lore have lead to the growth of Information Technology (IT) in India. A fast growing metropolis, the garden city of Bangalore is the capital of the so uthern Indian state of Karnataka. Situated at about 1000 meters above sea level, it is known for its salubrious climate where temperatures remain moderate throu gh out the year. The maximum temperature in July is around 320C and the minimum around 220C. It is connected by air, rail and road to all major cities of the co untry and has direct international connections to many cities worldwide. The clean and spacious city of Bangalore has many imposing structures full of hi storic and modern architecture. The majestic Vidhana Soudha, a magnificent postindependence structure housing the State legislature and Secretariat, stands in the center of the city with its attractive dome and galleries. It is sheer delig ht to see the illuminated Soudha during nights on Sundays and Holidays. The city has several institutions of Learning and Research. Many of them such as the Indian Institute of Science, Raman Research Institute, National Institute o f Mental health and Neuro-Sciences, National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore U niversity have worldwide acclaim.