Uttar Pradesh: India's Largest State

Location: Uttar Pradesh is a state in Northern India.
Capital: The capital of Uttar Pradesh is Lucknow.
Financial & Industrial Capital: Kanpur serves as the financial and industrial capital of the state.
Districts: Uttar Pradesh is divided into 75 districts.
Largest City: Kanpur is the largest city in the state.
Population: Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India and the most populous country subdivision in the world.
Borders: It shares its borders with Rajasthan to the west, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi to the northwest, Uttarakhand and has an international border with Nepal to the north, Bihar to the east, and Madhya Pradesh to the south. It also touches the states of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh to the southeast.
Rivers: The state is known for its two major rivers, the Ganges and Yamuna, which join at Triveni Sangam in Allahabad and continue eastward as the Ganges. Other prominent rivers in the state include the Gomti and Saryu.
Historical Significance: Uttar Pradesh has a rich historical legacy and has been home to many ancient and medieval Indian empires, including the Maurya Empire, Harsha Empire, Gupta Empire, Pala Empire, Delhi Sultanate, and Mughal Empire.
Archaeological Sites: The ancient Dhamek Stupa in Sarnath marks the spot where Buddha gave his first sermon.
Taj Mahal: The iconic Taj Mahal, a masterpiece of Mughal architecture, was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It took 22 years to complete.
Religious Sites: Ayodhya is known as the birthplace of Lord Rama.
Aligarh: Aligarh is famous for its lock industry.
Wildlife: The state is home to a Lion breeding center and a Lion safari located on the outskirts of Etawah City.
Agriculture: Uttar Pradesh is one of the largest producers of potatoes, sugarcane, and wheat.
Atomic Power Station: The Narora Atomic Power Station is located in Uttar Pradesh.

Category	Information
State Animal	Swamp deer
State Bird	Sarus Crane
State Tree	Ashoka
State Flower	Palash
Climate	Humid subtropical climate
Minerals	Limestone, Dolomite, Glass-sand, Marble, Bauxite, Non-Plastic fireclay, Uranium, Barytes, Edalusite
Rivers	Ganges, Yamuna, Gomti, Chambal, Ramganga, Sarayu, Son River, Tamsa River, Ken River, Betwa River, Karmanasa River, Sharda, Karnali
Lakes	Keetham Lake, Nachan Tal, Belasagar Lake, Barua Sagar Tal, Sheikha Jheel
Vegetation	Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests, Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests, Tropical Thorny Forests
Protected Areas	Dudhwa National Park, Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, Amangarh Tiger Reserve, Bakhira Sanctuary, National Chambal Sanctuary, Chandra Prabha Sanctuary, Hastinapur Sanctuary, Kaimoor Sanctuary, Okhla Sanctuary, Ishanpur Sanctuary, Bakhihastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary, Kra Wildlife Sanctuary, Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary, Kaimoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary, Mahavir Swami Wildlife Sanctuary, Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary, Vijai Sagar Sanctuary, Parvati Agra Bird Sanctuary, Surha taal Bird Sanctuary, Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, Bhimrao Ambedkar Bird Sanctuary
Ramsar Sites	Parvati Agra Bird Sanctuary, Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, Saman Bird Sanctuary, Samaspur Bird Sanctuary, Sandi Bird Sanctuary, Sarsai Nawar Jheel, Upper Ganga river, Sur Sarovar Lake (Highest Ramsar Sites in India-Total 08)
Dance	Kathak (classical dance form), Charkula, Karma, Pandav, Paidanda, Tharu, Dhobia, Raee, and Shaira
Folk Songs	Birha, Chaiti, Kajri, Phag, Rasia, Aalha, Puran, Bhagat, Bhartihari
Art Forms	Chikankari or shadow-work embroidery; Banarasi brocades including zari, amru, and abrawan; Sanjhi or the art of cutting paper stencils
Festivals	Diwali, Rama Navami, Kumbh Mela, Lath mar Holi, Ganga Mahotsav, Bārah Wafāṭ, Chhath puja, Lucknow Mahotsav, Moharram, Kabob, etc.
GI Tags	Gorakhpur Terracotta, Chunar Balua Patthar, Varanasi Soft Stone Jali Work, Ghazipur Wallhanging, Varanasi Glass beads, Banaras Metal Repouse Craft, Nizamabad Black Pottery, Mirzapur Handmade Dari, Varanasi Wooden Lacquerware & Toys, Banaras Gulabi Meenakari Craft, Khurja Pottery, Meerut Scissors, Saharanpur Wood Craft, Moradabad Metal Craft, Kanpur Saddlery, Kannauj Perfume, Firozabad Glass, Kalanamak Rice, Banaras Brocades and Sarees, Lucknow Zardozi, Farrukhabad Prints, Agra Durrie, Hand Made Carpet of Bhadohi, Banaras Brocades and Sarees, Mango Malihabadi Dusseheri, Lucknow Chikan Craft, Allahabad Surkha Guava, Varanasi Kachmani, Meerut Scissors
World Heritage Sites	Agra Fort, Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri