Rajasthan (/ ˈ r ɑː dʒ ə s t æ n / Hindustani pronunciation: [raːdʒəsˈtʰaːn] (); literally, "Land of Kings") is a state in northern state covers an area of 342,239 square kilometres (132,139 sq mi) or percent of the total geographical area of India. It is the largest Indian state by area and the seventh largest by population.