Mizoram at a Glance
| Fast Facts | |
| Established | 20th February 1987 |
| Area | 21,081 sq km |
| Capital | Aizawl |
| Largest city | Aizawl |
| Legislature (seats) | Unicameral (40) |
| Governor | Lt General Nirbhay Sharma |
| Chief Minister | Pu Lalthanhawla (INC) |
| Official languages | Mizo and English |
| Population | 8,88,573 (2001 Census) |
| Literacy | 89.9% |
| Climate | Summer: 20°C to 29°C. Winter: 11°C to 21°C. |
| Average Rainfall | 254 cm (100 in.) |
| Airport | Lengpui Airport. |
| Major Rivers | Chhimtuipui, Kaladan, Tlawng, Tut, Tuirial and Tuivawl |
| Major Hill Station | Aizawl |
| Government | mizoram.gov.in |
| Tourism | mizotourism.nic.in |
| Districts (8) | Aizawl, Lunglei, Kolasib, Mamit, Serchhip, Saiha, Champhai, Lawngtlai. |
Fast Facts – Mizoram
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