Uttar Pradesh, often abbreviated as UP, is a state located in the northern part of India. It is the most populous state in the country and holds significant historical, cultural, and political importance. Uttar Pradesh is situated in the northern region of India and shares borders with multiple states such as Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttarakhand, and the national capital territory of Delhi.
The state comprises diverse landscapes, including the fertile Gangetic plains in the central and eastern parts, the Himalayan foothills in the north, and the Vindhya Range in the south.