Meghalaya

Also known as Meghālaya

Meghalaya (; "the abode of clouds") is a state in northeast India. Its capital is Shillong. Meghalaya was formed on 21 January 1972 by carving out two districts from the state of Assam: the united Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, and the Garo Hills. The estimated population of Meghalaya in 2014 was 3,211,474. Meghalaya covers an area of approximately 22,429 square kilometres, with a length-to-breadth ratio of about 3:1. The state is bound to the south by the Bangladeshi divisions of Mymensingh and Sylhet, to the west by the Bangladeshi division of Rangpur, and to the north and east by India's St

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Meghalaya is a state in northeast India, created in 1972 from parts of Assam, with its capital in Shillong and a population of over 3.2 million people. The state, whose name means "the abode of clouds," covers approximately 22,429 square kilometers and is bordered by Bangladesh to the south and west, and by other Indian states to the north and east.

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Indian state or territory.name: Meghalaya
Indian state or territory.official_name: State of Meghalaya
Indian state or territory.type: State
Indian state or territory.image_seal: Emblem of Meghalaya.svg
Indian state or territory.etymology: "Abode of Clouds"
Indian state or territory.image_caption: Clockwise from top: Umngot River, Tawny Breasted Wren, Nohkalikai Falls, Khrangsuri waterfalls
Indian state or territory.motto: Satyameva Jayate (Sanskrit)"Truth alone triumphs"
Indian state or territory.anthem: Ri Khasi, Ri Pnar, Ri Garo (Khasi, Pnar and Garo)"Meghalaya, My Land"
Indian state or territory.image_map: IN-ML.svg
Indian state or territory.region: Northeast India
Indian state or territory.before_was: Part of Assam
Indian state or territory.formation_date2: formation1
Indian state or territory.formation_date4: 21 January 1972
Indian state or territory.capital: Shillong
Indian state or territory.largestcity: capital
Indian state or territory.districts: 12
Indian state or territory.Governor: C. H. Vijayashankar
Indian state or territory.Chief_Minister: Conrad Sangma

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Etymology
History
Geography
Climate
Flora and fauna
Demographics
Population
Religion
Languages
Districts
Education
Colleges
Universities
Government and politics
State government
Local self-government
Economy
Agriculture
Industry
Electricity infrastructure
Education infrastructure
Health infrastructure
Urban areas
New proposal for urban areas
Culture and society
Social institutions
Civil society
Traditional political institutions
Festivals
Spirituality
Living root bridges
Transport
Road network
Railway
Aviation
Tourism
Major issues
Illegal immigration
Violence
Political instability
Jhum farming
Media
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During the British rule of India, the British authorities nicknamed it the "Scotland of the East". English is the official language of Meghalaya. Unlike many Indian states, Meghalaya has historically followed a matrilineal system where the lineage and inheritance are traced through women; the youngest daughter inherits all wealth and she also takes care of her parents.

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