Nagaland | |
Capital | Kohima, Wokha, Zunhewokho |
Districts | 11 |
Formed on | By Enactment of state of Nagaland Act December 1, 1963 |
Official Language |
English |
Physical Characteristics |
Hilly, rugged and mountainous |
Natural Vegetation |
Below 4,000 tropical and subtropical evergreen forests Higher elevations Coniferous forests |
Major Rivers |
Dhansiri From Laisang peak To the Brahmaputra. Doyang From Japfü Hill To Dhansiri in Sibsagar. Dikhu From Nuroto Hill To Brahmputra |
Major Regional Festivals |
Horn Bill festival, Moatsu, Nazu, Sekrenyi, Tuluni, Yemshe, Rengma Ngadah |
Major Art Forms |
Music – Heliamleu, Hereileu, Neuleu, Hekialeu Dance – Changsang, Kukuyipetho, Monyu Asho, Aoling Lokpu, Melo Phita, Nokinketer Tsungsang, Ngada |
Industry | Khandsari (molasses), Foodstuffs, Paper, Plywood, and Furniture products |
Minerals | Chromium, nickel, Cobalt, iron ore, Coal and limestone |
Agriculture | Rice, corn (maize), Small millets, pulses (legumes), Oilseeds, Fibres, Sugarcane, Potato, and Tobacco |
Geographical Indications |
Naga Mircha, Naga Tree Tomato |
State Animal | Mithun |
State Bird | Blyth’s tragopan |
State Flower | Rhododendron |
State Tree | Alder |
Biodiversity Hotspots |
Indo-Burma |
National Parks |
Intanki National Park |
Wildlife Sanctuaries |
Fakim WLS Puliebadze WLS Rangapahar WLS |
Elephant Reserve |
Intanki |