Although forest cover is limited, efforts are ongoing to increase greenery, especially in Bundelkhand and Sonbhadra.

Located in Gorakhpur, Ramgarh Taal is the largest natural freshwater lake and a popular tourism and biodiversity site.

Sonbhadra is rich in coal reserves and is often called the "Energy Capital of India" due to several power plants.

The Terai belt, a marshy and forested region, lies adjacent to the Nepal border in northern UP.

The Betwa River flows through Jhansi and Hamirpur districts before merging with the Yamuna.

Due to its location in the Ganga basin, UP has fertile alluvial soils ideal for crop production.

The Doab is a fertile alluvial tract between the Ganga and Yamuna rivers and is agriculturally very rich

UP is mostly part of the Indo-Gangetic plain and has an average elevation of around 200 meters above sea level.

The Eastern plains receive water from Himalayan rivers like Ghaghara and Rapti, making them flood-prone every monsoon.

The Peepal tree, considered sacred in Indian culture, is the official state tree and is commonly found throughout UP.

The Yamuna originates from Yamunotri in Uttarakhand and enters UP later, while Gomti originates within UP.

The Gomti River originates from Gomat Taal in Pilibhit district and flows through Lucknow before merging into the Ganga.

The Ganga flows through the heart of the state, supporting agriculture, culture, and religion.

Sonbhadra, located in southeastern UP, is the largest district by area and is rich in minerals and forest resources.

UP lies between these latitudes, making it a subtropical state with significant climatic variation from south to north.

She was one of the brave women leaders from the region who actively fought the British during the first war of independence.

He declared independence during the decline of the Delhi Sultanate and founded the Sharqi dynasty in Jaunpur.

Akbar built Fatehpur Sikri near Agra as his capital and for commemorating the birth of his son, Salim

Awadh's annexation despite loyalty to the British caused deep resentment among sepoys and landlords.

The Battle of Kannauj (1540) marked Humayun’s defeat by Sher Shah Suri, leading to the latter’s rule over north India

Sarnath is where Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment, making it one of the holiest Buddhist sites.

Pant served from 1950 to 1954, playing a key role in post-independence state-building.

Kabir was born in Varanasi and his teachings challenged caste discrimination and promoted devotion without rituals.

Malaviya was the visionary behind BHU, established in 1916 to promote education and nationalism.

Jaunpur was founded as a separate kingdom by Malik Sarwar during the weakening of the Delhi Sultanate in the 14th century.

Sankisa is associated with Lord Buddha’s legends and is an important Buddhist archaeological site in Uttar Pradesh.

Anand Bhavan in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) was the Nehru family's residence and became a political nerve center during the freedom struggle.

Varanasi hosted the 1910 INC session, contributing to the political awakening in the region.