Geographically, Karnataka may be divided into 5 regions having different physical features. They are:
1. The west coast belt or the coastal region,
2. The western ghats (Sahyadri mountain) and Malnad area,
3. The transitional belt or Eastern ghats,
4. The northern plains or belt and
5. The southern plains (Bangalore, Mysore, Kolar, Mandya, Tumkur).