Population: 8.4 million
Nickname: “Silicon Valley of India”
History Fact: In 1985 Texas Instruments set up a base in the city, which kicked off other tech companies coming to the city and making this city the Silicon Valley of India. The city has seen a major population growth during that time, going from the sixth largest city in India to the third largest in just twenty-five years.
Economic Fact: The tech sector represents the majority of the economy of the city. In fact, this city’s IT exports make up 38% of India’s total tech exports.
Entertainment Fact: The city is home to the Kannada film industry. Movie nerds probably know what that means.
Sports Fact: The Warhawks are a football team in the city. Yeah, football. Not soccer. They are part of the EFLI (Elite Football League of India) and have been around since 2012!
Famous Citizen: Lakshmi Menon–an Indian supermodel
