Bengal is a coastal town and thus major activities and trade are based on ports. The fishery industry and other coastal activities are the main sources of income of the population of the state. The netizens here believe fish to be a symbol of fortune and good luck. West Bengal is the only Indian state which has The Himalayas, The Dooars Forests, (dense forests) the vast beaches and coastal region of the Bay of Bengal, and so many rivers which creates the fertile lands of the state. The variety of nature is termed as “Accident of Geography”.

The discussions, bills on the official names of the state is an ongoing debate, like “Paschim Banga’, Banga and Bengal, Calcutta was also the former capital of the town. The Terracotta temples are one of the landmarks, to be known for. Darjeeling, Himalayan Railway, the Sundarbans National Park. Neora Valley National Park, Terracotta temples of Bishnupur are some of the other key highlights of the nation. Hazarduari Palace, known for the second-largest chandelier in the world and largest staircase in India. Cooch Behar Palace, of the town, is an adaptation of Buckingham Palace London. Gorumara National Park, Howrah Bridge, Belur Math Shrine, Botanical Gardens, Victoria Hall, and the list is endless.

Ganga is the main river flowing throughout the state. The Ganges Delta (the Ganges–Brahmaputra Delta) is the largest in the world which flows into the Bay of Bengal. The region has the most fertile ground in the world. This area is spread over 350km and is also called "The Green Delta".

The religious composition of the state is Hinduism 70.54%, Muslim 27.01%, Christian 0.72%, Sikh 0.07%, Buddhism 0.31, Jainism 0.07%, Others 1.28%.

The art and culture of the state are rich and carry a distinctive identity, till yet. The major language of the state in “Bengali”. Other languages include Hindi, Santali, Urdu and Nepali. The state is referred to as the Cultural Capital of India, and its capital city, Kolkata is known as the city of Joy. The state also has the largest tree in the world, is the Banyan tree with a circumference of 330m, in the botanical garden. Several Nobel laureates are from the state.

The main festival of the state is Durga Puja, where every household and netizen, local or migrated does various activities such as dancing, singing, drama with cultural and religious extravaganza. Beautifully decorated pandals are created to offer Aarti and MahaAarti to the Durga Maa.

Dussehra, Ganga Sagar Mela, Eid, Muharram, Holi, Diwali are the other festivals that are celebrated in West Bengal. Apart from festivals, there are various literature events, because the craft and art of the nation hold distinct identities like 21 February is celebrated as Bengali language Day.

Traditional dance forms are Lathi, Tusu, Chau of Purulia, Gambhira. The most popular art practised is Dokra Metal Craft. With the help of clay, wax, and molten metal one can create statues, idols, jewellery, and other pieces as Dokra Metal Craft. The Baul tradition is a unique heritage of Bengali folk music, while Gombhira, Bhawaiya, kirtans, and Gajan festival music are also other music forms.

Bengali literature is regarded as one of the richest in the world and has many verses, manuscripts and books written so beautifully, to enhance the market, let it sustain. Some other literary heroes are Michael Madhusudan Dutt, Dinabandhu Mitra, Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Kazi Nazrul Islam, Rabindranath Tagore, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, and many more. On 8th November 1919, Bilwamangal was the first Bengali movie released in the theatre.

There is a wide range of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in the region. The state is rich in fertile lands, and thus dense forests, greenery is some cherries. Some of them are West Sunderban Wildlife Sanctuary, Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary, Ramnabagan Wildlife Sanctuary, Neora Valley National Park, Singalila National Park, Sunderban National Park, Jaldapara National Park.

Santal, Oraon, Munda, kora, Lodha, Bedia, and many more are amongst the Scheduled Tribe communities of the state.

2. Tea:

Total tea production in West Bengal stood at 415.89 million kgs in 2019-20, accounting for a 29.27% share of India’s total production and it is another most important cash crop.

3. Fishers:

West Bengal is also a major producer of fish as production raised to 1.85 million tonnes of fish in 2018-2019.

4. Export Industry:

West Bengal has traditionally been at the forefront of being a large producer of engineering goods. The extent and quality of the products are so good, that they are used in exports.

5. Jute Industry:

Kolkata is the major city of the jute industry. Many investors are investing in this industry, as the products are varied, with practical usability.

2. Agriculture:

This is one of the main activities of the nation, and so the growth and development of the sector are based on the profile. The state is dependent on natural resources extensively for economic and GDP share. Agriculture is the most important livelihood for rural people. Rice and wheat are the main crops of agriculture.

3. Creative handicrafts and Diversity:

With so much diversity comes the pressure to sustain the diverse cultures and traditions of the state. Hence the tribal values, dressing patterns, and all handicrafts locally promoted the need to get broader marketability.

4. IT Industry:

Bengal Silicon Valley Hub is giving opportunities to many people and supporting the growth and development of IT industries.