India has 28 states and 8 union territories, with New Delhi as its capital. The largest state by area is Rajasthan, while Goa is the smallest. In terms of population, Uttar Pradesh is the largest, and Sikkim is the smallest. Key cities include Bengaluru, known as the IT Hub and the Silicon Valley of India; Mumbai, the Financial Capital; Jaipur, the Pink City; Hyderabad, the City of Pearls; and Kolkata, the City of Joy. These cities reflect India’s cultural and economic diversity.