Bangalore: India’s silicon valley, Bangalore is a sprawling lush green metropolis in southern India. Known as the hot bed of India’s Information technology, Bangalore which contributes more than 35% of India’s IT exports ranks as one of the fastest growing cities in Asia. The garden city is most famed for its highly educated, skilled work force, vibrant gardens and laid back pub culture, it also ranks as the second highest literacy rate in the country. Bangalore has developed into one of India's major economic hubs and in 2007 was rated by CNN as the "Best place to do business" in the world. Besides IT, major industries in Bangalore include aerospace and aviation, automotive, heavy manufacturing, space and bio technology industries. Kannada and English are widely spoken in Bangalore.