<P> The endemic floral species include Calligonum polygonoides, Prosopis cineraria, Acacia nilotica, Tamarix aphylla, Cenchrus biflorus . </P> <P> The Thar Desert is the most widely populated desert in the world, with a population density of 83 people per km . In India, the inhabitants comprise Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs . In Pakistan, inhabitants also include both Muslims and Hindus . </P> <P> About 40% of the total population of Rajasthan live in the Thar Desert . The main occupation of the people is agriculture and animal husbandry . A colourful culture rich in tradition prevails in this desert . The people have a great passion for folk music and folk poetry . </P> <P> Jodhpur, the largest city in the region, lies in the scrub forest zone . Bikaner and Jaisalmer are located in the desert proper . A large irrigation and power project has reclaimed areas of the northern and western desert for agriculture . The small population is mostly pastoral, and hide and wool industries are prominent . </P>

The thar desert is the least populated region in india