West Bengal is an eastern state in northern India with Kolkata as its capital city. The primary languages spoken are Bengali, Hindi, and Odia. Major rivers that flow through the state include the Hooghly, Tista, and Damodar. The economy relies heavily on agriculture, fishing, and industries like jute, textiles, and silk production. West Bengal is also the largest producer of rice in India. Popular festivals celebrated in the state include Durga Puja and Diwali. Famous people from West Bengal include Rabindranath Tagore, who wrote the national anthem and was the first Indian Nobel laureate.