Jaipur, India

• Population: 3.1 million
• Smaller than Los Angeles but larger than Chicago
• 10th largest city in India
• Capital and largest city of the state of Rajasthan
• Rajasthan is India's largest state by area
• The Thar Desert (or Great Indian Desert) comprises most of Rajasthan
• Religion
• 80% Hindu
• 14% Muslim
• Laguages
• Hindi
• Punjabi
• Rajasthani
• Known as the "Pink City"
• Time Zone: UTC+5:30
• The broad streets in the city divide it into 6 sectors
• Home to Jantar Mantar, an ancient observatory
• Jantar Mantar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Home to large colonies of Rhesus monkeys 
• Jaipur is ranked the 3rd highest in the list of the 35 largest Indian cities for crime rates
• Home to many business' outsourcing operations, including Deutsche Bank Group, Genpact, and Infosys
• Jaipur is home to the World Trade Park which will provide a spark for its economy
• Previous rules of Jaipur had long patronized the arts, so Jaipur is a hub for arts like sculpture and jewelry
• Cuisine
• The lack of water in the region throughout history has affected the cooking in Jaipur. Instead, milk products are prevalent.
• Rather than green vegetables and tomatoes which are scarce in the Thar Desert, berries, mango, lentils and legumes are used.
• Daal Bati Churma
• The most famous dish in the state of Rajasthan
• A hard roll dipped in a curry that has very few spices
• Climate
• Due to Jaipur's proximity to the desert, very little rain falls during the year, except during July and August (over 8 inches of rain per month). June and September see moderate amounts of rain, about 2.75 inches per month.
• Jaipur's climate is semiarid and often very warm. It is hottest in May and June with average temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The average temperature in Jaipur is over 90 degrees Fahrenheit in April, July, August, September, and October. Throughout the year, the temperature rarely dips below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Jaipur is a popular tourist destination in India
• Part of the "Golden Triangle" tourist circuit, which also includes Delhi and Agra (home of the Taj Mahal)
• The 2008 Conde Nast Traveler Readers Choice Survey ranked Jaipur as the 7th best place to visit in Asia
• Attractions
•  Jantar Mantar
• Jal Mahal
• City Palace
• Hawa Mahal
• Nahargarh Fort