STATE CAPITAL: Lucknow
AREA ('000 sq. km): 2, 94, 411 sq. km.
Population(1991 Census) : 13.91 crore
Districts: 83
Villages: 1,23,950
Main Rivers: Ganga, Yamuna, Ramganga, Gomatiand Ghaghara
Main Handicrafts: Chikan work, Zari work, Wooden toys and fruniture, Terracotta toysand Brass work.
Main Religious Places: : Kashi, Prayag, Ayodhya, Mathura,Hardwar, Badrinath, Kedarnath,Gangotri, Yamunotri, Naimisharanya,Shaktipeeth, Vindhyavasini DeviTemple, Devi Patan, Hemkund,Reeda-meeth Saheb, Deva Sharif etc.
Main Folklores: Birha, Chaiti, Dhola, Kajari, Rasia, Alha,Puran Bhagat, Bhartrihari.
Main Folk dances: Karma, Chanchali, Chapeli, Chholia,Pandav, Vadi-Vadin,Lang and Bhaila.

From the point of view of tourism, Uttar Pradesh has a special place in India. This state abounds with places of historical, religious and cultural importance. And as many destinations are there full of fascinating natural beauty. For these reasons a great many foreign tourists coming to India visit this state. The Department of Tourism has constantly been trying to develop the places of importance properly, and to make necessary facilities available to tourists. The State is situated in Northern part of India and is surrounded by Tibet & Nepal in the North, Madhya Pradesh in the South, Haryana, Delhi & Rajasthan in the West and Bihar in the East.

Fairs & Festivals:
The multitudinous vigour of the people of Uttar Pradesh is reflected in the colorful vibrancy of their fairs and festivals. Whether it is the village, still steeped in tradition, or the town, tentatively modern, an awareness of one's roots is deeply ingrained in each. And is outwardly manifested through festivities the year round.

Fairs and festivals are celebrated with traditional gaiety and fervor to invoke divine blessings as well as for the sheer joy of living. A celebration of life at its best. The people of Uttar Pradesh celebrates lots of festivals throught the year. Some of them: Holi, Janmashtami, Ramlila, Ramnavmi Mela, Kumbh Mela, Kampil Fair, Deva Mela, Bateshwar Fair, Kartik Poornima , Lolark Shasthi, and Kailash Fair.