The State of Rajasthan is known for a variety of reasons ranging from the Great Indian Desert, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Marble to the Palaces, Museums, Tiger Reserves among other attractions. Areawise, it is the largest State and has many distinctions to its credit be it being the biggest producer of wool and opium, the second largest producer of polyester fibre.
Raj - Sthan literally means the Land of the Kings in hindi. No wonder its tourism includes innumerable palaces and havelis. It is a leading tourist destination for both national and international visitors.
Fact - File :-
Rajasthan - India's seventh most-populated State and the largest as per area.
Population - 68,548,437 as per 2011 Census
Population break-up - 35,550,997 Males and 32,997,440 Females.
Sex Ratio - 928 females / 1000 Males
Geographical Size - 3,42,249 sq.km
Date of Formation - 30 March 1949
How - Merger of then Rajputana into the Dominion of India
Geographical borders -
North - Punjab
North West - Punjab ( Pakistan )
North East - Uttar Pradesh, Haryana
West - Sindh ( Pakistan )
South East - Madhya Pradesh
South West - Gujarat
Economy - The largest in the country
GSDP - ₹ 10.20 lakh crores ( 2019-20 )
State Emblem - Satyamev Jayate
State Anthem - Jana Gana Mana
State Flower - Rohida
State Tree - Khejri
State Fruit - Sangiri
State Bird - Godawan ( Great Indian Bustard )
State Dance - Ghoomar
State Game - Basketball
State Animal - Camel and Chinkara
Animals - Blackbuck, Caracal, Camel, Desert foxes
Famous Landforms - Thar Desert, Aravali mountain ranges
Climate of the State - Semi Arid, Arid
Major Rivers - Chambal, Banas, Ghagar, Luni
Administrative Divisions - 7; Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Kota, Udaipur, Ajmer
Number of Districts - 33
Number of Talukas - 244
Capital City - Jaipur
Largest City - Jaipur
Major Cities - Jodhpur, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Kota, Ajmer, Udaipur
Language of Administration - Hindi and English
Languages Spoken in the State - Hindi, English, Sindhi, Urdu, Rajasthani, Marwari, Wagdi, Braj bhasha, Bagri, Haryanvi, Dhundari, Punjabi, Harauti
Major Religions followed - Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Islam, Buddhism, Christianity
Festivals - Diwali, Brij Holi, Urs, Teej, Mahashivratri, Ashwa poojan, Kabir Yatra, Ramdevra Fair
Major Occupations - Agriculture, Mining
Major Crops - Pulses, Barley, Wheat, Tobacco, Cotton, Oilseeds
Oilseeds - Sesamum, Mustard, Taramira, Groundnut, Rapeseed, Soyabean
Fruits - Mango, Mulberry, Ber, Banana, Blackberry, Guava, Grapes, Custard apple, Pomegranate, Papaya, Phalsu, Sapota, Karonda, Date palm, Nangri, Mausmi
Industries - Textile, Agriculture and Mineral based, Mining, Quarrying, Chemical, Engineering
Minerals - Zinc, Copper, Limestone, Feldspar, Lead, Gypsum, Mica, Selenite, Silverore, Wollestine, Asbestos
Forests - Thorny Scrub Forests, Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forests, Kathiawar Gir Dry BroadLeaf
Transportation - Roadways, Seaways, Airways
Airports - Jodhpur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Ajmer, Udaipur
Tourism - Museums, National parks, Palaces, Temples, Fairs and Festivals
Tourist Centres -Jaipur, Udaipur, Mount Abu, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Pushkar, Madhopur, Mandawa, Fatehpur etc
Tourist Activities - Kite Festival, Elephant Fair, Pushkar Camel Fair, Jaipur Literature Festival, Desert Safaris, Pilgrimage
Cuisine - Long lasting and dry due to the heat and scarcity of fresh ingredients
Delicacies - Dal Bati Churma, Panchkuta, Bikaneri Bhujia, Kadhi Kachori, Malpua, Besan Kadhi, Mawa Kachori, Pyaaz Kachori, Bajre ki Roti, Lahsun Chutney, Mirchi Bada, Ghevar, Alwar ka Mawa, Rasgullas
Arts and Crafts - Handicrafts, Zari embroidery, Wooden furniture, Marble idols and sculptures, Block prints, Tye and dye prints, Bagari prints, Carpets, Bagaru prints, Blue pottery
Dance - Ghoomar, Kalbelia
Musical Instruments - Sarangi, Sitar, Dholak
Images - Wikipedia
Related Reading -
Districts of Rajasthan
Tourist places in Rajasthan
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