Fast Facts – Nagaland
Nagaland at a Glance
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Established | 1st December 1963 | |
Area | 16,579 sq km | |
Capital | Kohima | |
Largest city | Dimapur | |
Legislature (seats) | Unicameral (60) | |
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Chief Minister | T. R. Zeliang | |
Official languages | English | |
Population | 19,88,636 (2001 Census) | |
Literacy | 63.7% | |
Tribes | Angami, Ao, Chakhesang, Chang, Khiamniungan, Kuki, Konyak, Lotha, Phom, Pochury, Rengma, Sumi, Sangtam, Yimchungru, Zeliang. | |
Climate | Summer: 16°C to 31°C. Winter: 4°C to 24°C. | |
Average Rainfall | 2000mm-2500mm | |
Major Crops | Rice,Maize,Millet, Grams,Rubber,Tea etc. | |
Major Minerals | Coal, Lime Stone, Petroleum, Marble etc. | |
Major Rivers | Doyang, Diphu, Barak and Chindwin river. | |
Forest | 8,62,930 hecs.(21% of total land area) | |
Fruits | Banna, Pinaple, orange, Passion Fruit, Pears, plum, jack fruit etc. | |
Vegetables | Ginger, Garlics, Chilli,Tomato, potato, Cabbage etc. | |
Airport | Dimapur: 70.0 km from the capital | |
National Highway | 370 km | |
Government | nagaland.nic.in | |
Tourism | www.tourismnagaland.com | |
Districts (11) | Dimapur, Kiphire, Kohima, Longleng, Mokokchung, Mon, Peren, Phek, Tuensang Wokha, Zunheboto. |
Fast Facts – Nagaland