The major rivers include the Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri, Tungabhadra, Sharavati, and Bhima.
These falls are one of the most important sources of hydroelectric power in the country and are also a major tourist attraction.
[1] Sandalwood is exported, and teak and eucalyptus are used chiefly to make furniture and paper.
Jowar (grain sorghum), cotton, rice, sugarcane, sesame seeds, peanuts (groundnuts), tobacco, fruits, coconuts, and coffee are the major crops.
Bangalore (Bengaluru), capital of Karnataka state, is the site of most of the industrial development.