Arunachal Pradesh is said to possess the largest area among the states in the North Eastern part of India. Arunachal Pradesh area holds the Shivalik ranges, along with a number of rivers and streams flowing through this region.

Arunachal Pradesh, which is also known as the 'Land of Dawn-Lit Mountainous', is encompassed by the Shivalik ranges. The lofty slopes, turbulent streams, snow-clad peaks, sparkling rivers, etc.- all form an indelible part of the area in Arunachal Pradesh.

The area in Arunachal Pradesh is divided into fifteen districts, namely:

Changlang
Dibang Valley
East Kameng
East Siang
Kurung Kumey
Lohit
Lower Dibang Valley
Lower Subansiri
Papumpare
Tirap
Twang
Upper Siang
Upper Subansiri
West Kameng
West Siang

The area of Arunachal Pradesh holds about 1630 kilometers of the international boundary. The state shares about 1030 kilometers of the international boundary with China, 440 kilometers with Myanmar and about 160 kilometers of the boundary with Bhutan.

A snapshot at the area at Arunachal Pradesh can be as follows:

Area - 83743 square kilometers.
Latitude - 26º28' North and 29º30' North.
Longitude - 91º30' East and 96º30' East.
Boundaries - Bhutan, China, Myanmar, Assam, Nagaland and Tibet.

Besides, a number of rivers also falls under the area of Arunachal Pradesh. Some of the major river draining the area are:

Dibang
Kamla
Kameng
Kamplang
Lohit
Noa-Dihing
Siang
Siyum
Subansiri
Tirap, etc.

However, it can be said that the Arunachal Pradesh area encompasses the entire range of magnanimous nature: it comprises of the broad valleys, the lofty mountains, sparkling rivers, and all and paraphernalia housed in the territory.

Last Updated on 03 January 2011