South India

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is South India?Southernmost part of the Indian peninsula, encompassing the Deccan Plateau
2. How big is South India?635,780 km² (occupying 19.31% of India's total area)
3. How many people live in South India?Approximately 20% of India's total population
4. What language do people speak in South India?Dravidian (Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam)
5. What is the major states?Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana
6. What is the key geographic features?Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, Deccan Plateau

Deccan Plateau: A vast, elevated landmass forming the core of peninsular India, characterized by ancient geological formations and diverse ecosystems.
Dravidian Languages: A major language family of South Asia, with its primary concentration in southern India, known for its ancient literary traditions.
Human Development Index (HDI): A composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and per capita income indicators, used to rank countries into four tiers of human development.
Federal Parliamentary Democratic Republic: A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units, with elected representatives.