Western Uttar Pradesh
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Western Uttar Pradesh is a region in India that comprises the western districts of Uttar Pradesh state, including the areas of Rohilkhand and those where Hindi and Braj are spoken. The region has some demographic, economic and cultural patterns that are distinct from other parts of Uttar Pradesh, and more closely resemble those of Haryana and Rajasthan states.[1][2] The largest city of the region is Ghaziabad, while the second-largest city, Agra, is a major tourist destination.
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Continent | Asia |
Country | India |
State | Uttar Pradesh |
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Languages | Hindi and Braj |
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Western Uttar Pradesh has experienced rapid economic growth, in a fashion similar to Haryana and Punjab, due to the successes of the Green Revolution.[3][4][5] A significant part of western Uttar Pradesh is a part of National Capital Region of India.