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Area
|
:16,579sq.km |
| Capital |
:Kohima |
| Languages |
:English,
Konyak Angami, Ao, Seema
& Loth
|
| Districts |
:8 |
| Population
Males
Females
|
:1,209,546
:643,273
:572,30
|
| Literacy |
: 61.30% |
Nagaland,
the16th state of the Indian Union was born on 1st Dec1963.
It is bounded by Assam in the west and north, Tirap district of Arunachal
Pradesh in the north east, and Manipur in the south. On the east it shares
India's international boundary with Myanmar, Burma.
The state is divided into seven districts : Kohima, Phek, Mokokchung, Wokha,
Zunheloto, Twensang and Mon. The terrain is hilly, rugged and mountainous. The highest peak is Saramati in the Twensang district which is 3840
metres above sea-level. The average height of the peaks is between 900 and 1200
metres.
The main rivers that flow through the state are Dhansiri, Doyang, Dikhu, Tizu and Melak. There is no waterfall in
Nagaland. The only
lake well known is Lacham to the east of Mehiri.
The hill sides are covered with green forests. In the Angami region, the terraced
fields are a feast to the eyes.
CLIMATE
Rains
are heavy in Nagaland. The average rainfall is between 175cm and 250 cm. Most
of the heavy rainfall is during the 4 months from June to September. The rains
during April to May is low. Strong winds blow from the north west in February
and March. The climate is pleasant.
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