The southern states of India are characterized by their location on the Deccan plateau, bordered by the Western Ghats to the west and the Eastern Ghats to the east, and are surrounded by the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and Bay of Bengal. Key states in this region are Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. This region's geography includes the peninsular tip at Kanyakumari and diverse features like the Western Ghats, known for their biodiversity, and the low-lying Lakshadweep islands.
