Basic Facts Location: Northwestern India Capital: Jaipur (also the largest city) Official Language: Hindi State Animal: Camel State Bird: Great Indian Bustard State Tree: Khejri Formation Day: March 30, 1949 Geography Largest state in India by area Borders: Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Pakistan Desert: Thar Desert (a major part of the state) Important Rivers: Chambal, Banas, Luni Culture & Heritage Known for colorful festivals, folk music and dance (like Ghoomar, Kalbeliya) Famous for forts and palaces: Amber Fort (Jaipur) Mehrangarh Fort (Jodhpur) Jaisalmer Fort City Palace (Udaipur) Traditional dress: Men wear turbans, women wear ghagras and odhnis Economy Economy mainly based on agriculture, mining, tourism, and handicrafts Famous for gemstones, textiles, marble, and blue pottery Largest producer of wool in India Major crops: wheat, barley, pulses, and mustard Important Cities Jaipur – Pink City, known for palaces and architecture Udaipur – City o...
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