Nagaland at a Glance
| Fast Facts | |
| Established | 1st December 1963 |
| Area | 16,579 sq km |
| Capital | Kohima |
| Largest city | Dimapur |
| Legislature (seats) | Unicameral (60) |
| Governor | Padmanabha Acharya |
| 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
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