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Rajasthan is the largest state of the India in terms of area and it is located in the northwestern part of the country. This state is surrounded by Pakistan to the west, Madhya Pradesh to the southeast, About Rajasthan Gujarat to the southwest, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to the north east, and Punjab to the north.
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| Area |
342,239 sq km. |
| Population |
56.5 million. |
| Major Languages |
Hindi, Marwari, and Rajasthani |
| Capital |
Jaipur |
| Location |
Western Part of India |
| Climate |
The climate of Rajasthan is generally hot and dry, with scorching summers and cool winters. |
| Best Time to Visit |
Mid October to mid March |
| International Airport |
Jaipur |
| Domestic Airports |
Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Kota and Jaisalmer |
| Major Festivals |
Desert festival, Camel Festival, Kajli Teej, Gangaur Festival, Teej, Marwar Festival, Brij Festival, Mewar Festival, Summer Festival, Raksha Bandhan, Holi, Dussehra, and Diwali. |
| Major Fairs |
Banganga Fair, Gogaji Fair, Kapil Muni Fair, Karni Mata Fair, Khatu Shyamji Fair, Nagaur Fair, Pushkar Fair, Sheetla Mata Fair, Shri Mahavirji Fair and Urs Fair. |
| Tourist Attractions |
Forts, palaces, havelis, wildlife, sand dunes, religious places, fairs and festivals, safaris, handicrafts, etc. |
| Literacy rate |
61.03 % (As per 2001 census) |
| Major Industries |
Cement, Chemicals, Handicrafts, Sugar, and textiles. |
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