What is "kanara"

The Kanara (also known as Canara, Karavali and Coastal Karnataka) region of Karnataka, comprises three coastal districts, 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 while the width varies from . The region is characterized by swaying palms and swift brooks running towards the Arabian Sea.