| Meghalaya | |
| Capital & Major Cities |
Shillong, Cherapunji |
| Districts | 11 |
| Formed On | 21 January 1972 Formed by the North Eastern Reorganization Act, 1971. |
| Official Language |
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| Known as/for |
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| Physical Characteristics |
A mountainous plateau
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| Natural Vegetation |
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| Major Rivers |
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| Major Regional Festivals |
Behdienkhlam, Wangala, Ka Pom Blang Nongkrem, Umsan Nongkharai, Saram Cha’A, Shad Beh Sier |
| Major Art Forms |
Music – Serejing, Pandu Dolong, Nango Rere, Boel Sala, Injoka, Kudare Sala, Dim Dim Chong Dading Chong, Ajea Dance – Nongkrem, Shad Suk Mynsiem, Laho, Dorsegata, Noh K Jot, Mastiah, Shad Pyllun, Shad Wait, Shad Nguh, Shad Lynti, Ka Shad Shyngwiang Thangiap |
| Industry | No heavy industries Small-scale industries – Cement, Plywood Food products |
| Minerals | Coal, limestone, Kaolin, Feldspar, Quartz, Mica, Gypsum, Bauxite, Sillimanite. |
| Agriculture | Rice, millet, corn (maize), potatoes, pepper, chilies, cotton, ginger, jute, betel nuts, fruits and vegetables. – Self reliance in food crops |
| Geographical Indications |
Khasi Mandarin, Memong Narang |
| State Animal | Clouded leopard |
| State Bird | Hill myna |
| State Flower | Lady slipper orchid |
| State Tree | White teak |
| National Parks |
Balphakram NP, Nokrek NP |
| Biosphere Reserve |
Nokrek |
| Wildlife Sanctuaries |
Baghmara Pitcher Plant WLS, Nongkhyllem WLS, Siju WLS |
| Elephant Reserve |
Garo Hills, Khasi Hills |
