Karnataka accounts for 4.85% of India's population, ranking 9^th among all 28 states. Its contribution to India's GDP is 7.63%. in India’s GDP. It has 31 District Capitals, some most notable ones are Bengaluru (Bengaluru Urban), Belgaum, and Mysore .
It contributes to India's production of 6.7% of Cotton, 9.7% of Sugarcane, 2.6% of Soybean, and 1.8% of Onion. It contributes to India's natural resources such as 2.1% of Uranium and 16.6% of Iron. Famous historical and cultural landmarks of this region include Forts such as Manjarabad Fort in Hassan and Pavagada in Tumakuru, Famous Hindu temples like Udupi Sri Krishna Matha in Udupi and Kodlamane Shree Vishnumurthy Temple in Karwar, Notable mosques such as Jama Masjid in Bijapur (Vijayapura) and Jama Masjid in Kalaburagi, Historic churches such as Cathedral of Our Lady of the Miracles of the Diocese of Udupi in Udupi, Important Buddhist temples like Namdroling Monastery in Mysore, Museums such as Government Museum, Bangalore in Bengaluru (Bengaluru Urban).