Capital – Kohima
Official Language – English
Main spoken languages – Ao, Konyak, Angami, Sema, Lotha
Area – 16, 579 Sq Km
Area Rank – 25th
Population – 19, 80,602
Population Rank – 24th
Population Density – 119/sq km
Literacy – 80.11 %
Literacy Rank – 9th
Sex Ratio – 931 females per 1000 male
Sex Ratio Rank – 17th
No of Districts – 11
Assembly seats – 60
Lok Sabha seats – 1
Rajya sabha seat – 1
Created on – 1 Dec 1963
First Chief Minister – P Shilu Ao
First Governor – Vishnu Sahay
Highest peak – Mount Saramati
State Symbols of Nagaland
State Tree – Alder
State Flower – Rhododendron
State Animal – Methun
State Bird – Blyth’s Tragopan
Nagaland is a state in the far north-eastern part of India. It borders the state of Assam to the west, Arunachal Pradesh and part of Assam to the north, Myanmar to the east and Manipur to the south. The state capital is Kohima, and the largest city is Dimapur. It has an area of 16,579 km² with a population of 2,280,602 as per the 2012 census, making it one of the smallest states of India.
Below are some interesting facts about Nagaland:
Nagaland became full fledged 16th State of India on 1st December 1963. 91% of the state is hilly with “Mount Saramati” as the highest peak of Naga hills with a height of 3840 m. This mountain peak is shared with Myanmar and the mountain range forms a natural barrier to Myanmar Border. Falcons are irreplaceable part of the rich biodiversity of Nagaland. Hence, Nagaland is also know as ‘Falcon Capital of The World’.
Official language of Nagaland is English. The state is inhabited by 16 major tribes – Ao, Angami, Chang, Konyak, Lotha, Sumi, Chakhesang, Khiamniungan, Kachari, Phom, Rengma, Sangtam, Yimchungrü, Kuki, Zeliang and Pochury as well as a number of sub-tribes. Each tribe is unique in character with its own distinct customs, language and dress. Common thing among these tribes is all below Christianity. Nagaland is known as ‘Land of Festivals’. Each tribe has their own specific festivals and they celebrate it with full zest and zeal. ‘Hornbill’ festival is the major among all. Hornbill is an annual festival started by State Government in 2000. Nagaland is the home to the world’s hottest pepper- Bhut Jolokia or Ghost Pepper. It is grown mostly in every house here. The Naga Shawl is the symbol of social hierarchy. Each tribe has its own distinctive design, pattern and style that helps to discern one from the other. Local tribes have formed an organization to safeguard their customs, rights and issues. Organization is called ‘Naga Hoho’. Indians need Inner Line Permit to enter Nagaland, whereas Foreigners need to do registration at FRO at State Border entrance.
