The Kanara or Canara region, which is also known as Coastal Karnataka, comprises three coastal districts of Karnataka, namely Uttara Kannada(North Canara), Udupi and Dakshina Kannada(South Canara). Kanara forms the southern part of the Konkan coast. The length of this region from north to south is around and width varies from . The region is characterised by swaying palms and swift brooks running towards the Arabian Sea.