Nagaland
Sign in to saveNagaland () is a state in the north-eastern region of India. It is bordered by the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh to the north, Assam to the west, Manipur to the south, and the Naga Self-Administered Zone of the Sagaing Region of Myanmar (Burma) to the east. Its capital city is Kohima and its largest city is the twin Chümoukedima–Dimapur. The state has an area of with a population of 1,980,602 as per the 2011 Census of India, making it one of the least populated states in India.
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Nagaland is a state in northeastern India bordered by Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, and Myanmar, with its capital in Kohima and largest cities in the Chümoukedima–Dimapur area. It is one of India's least populated states, with fewer than 2 million people according to the 2011 Census.
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- Indian state or territory.etymology
- "Land of the Nagas"
- Indian state or territory.nicknames
- Land of Festivals, Falcon Capital of the World
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- "Unity"
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- Northeast India
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- Part of Assam
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- 1 December 1963
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54 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Kingdom of Ava
- British administration
- World War II
- Naga national awakening
- Post-independence history
- Nagaland statehood and late 20th century
- 21st century
- Geography
- Climate
- Flora and fauna
- Geology
- Urbanisation
- Demographics
- Population
- Ethnic groups
- Languages
- Religion
- Christianity
- Hinduism
- Islam
- Other religions
- Government
- Elections
- Administrative districts
- Districts
- Economy
- Natural resources
- Transportation
- Roadways
- International highways passing through Nagaland
- [[National highways of India|National highways]] in Nagaland
- Airways
- Culture
- Festivals
- Hornbill Festival
- Sports
- Kene
- Aki Kiti
- Cricket
- Football
- Cuisine
- Historical rituals
- Feasts of Merit
- Education
- Tourism
- Notability
- Geographical indication
- See also
- References
- Sources
- Further reading
- External links
Nagaland () is a state in the north-eastern region of India. It is bordered by the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh to the north, Assam to the west, Manipur to the south, and the Naga Self-Administered Zone of the Sagaing Region of Myanmar (Burma) to the east. Its capital city is Kohima and its largest city is the twin Chümoukedima–Dimapur. The state has an area of with a population of 1,980,602 as per the 2011 Census of India, making it one of the least populated states in India.
Nagaland consists of 17 administrative districts, inhabited by 17 major tribes along with other sub-tribes. Each tribe is distinct in character from the other in terms of customs, language and dress. It is a land of folklore passed down the generations through word of mouth. The earliest recorded history of the Nagas of the present-day Nagaland dates back to the 13th century.