North vs South India
India is a vast country and the most populous democracy in the world. The country can be divided into five regions ‘“ Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central. India is a multilingual, multi-ethnic and pluralistic society, where one can come across a big difference between each region.
Vijayalaya Choleswaram, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu. South India Built c. 850 C.E.
Here, let us discuss some of the differences between North and South India. Both the regions have geographical, cultural, racial and political differences.
North India lies in the Indo-Gangetic plain. Towards the North is the Himalayas, which separates the country from Central Asia. The Vindhya ranges separates the North from the South. South India is situated in the Peninsular Deccan Plateau. This region has the Arabian Sea in the west, Bay of Bengal in the east and Indian Ocean in the south.
When talking about the racial differences, the North Indians are termed as Aryans and the South Indians as Dravidians. In physique as well, there are many differences between the people of the South and North. The North Indians are taller, and more strongly built than the South Indians. The South Indians are a bit darker than the North Indians.
A big difference can be seen in their dressing styles. Salwar Kamiz is the widely used dress by North Indian women. On the other hand, women in the South wear saris. While men in the North wear Salwar, the men in South prefer dhotis.
Another difference that can be seen between North and South India is their food. When compared to the North Indian food, the South Indian food is spicier. The South Indians use more tamarind and coconut when compared to North Indians. The North Indians use more milk products when compared to the people of South India.
Ancient shiva’s temple, located at himachal pradesh, North India
When talking about the culture, there is a vast difference between North and South India. One can come across differences in their music (Northern Hindustani and Southern Carnatic), dance forms and folks.
India literacy distribution map by states
A guide to South India
A guide to North India
Dosa – A typical South Indian Breakfast
Summary:
1. North India lies in the Indo-Gangetic plain. South India is situated in the Peninsular Deccan Plateau.
2. North Indians are termed as Aryans and the South Indians as Dravidians.
3. The North Indians are taller, and more strongly built than the South Indians. The South Indians are a bit darker than the North Indians.
4. When compared to the North Indian food, the South Indian food is spicier.
5. The South Indians use more tamarind and coconut when compared to North Indians.
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