Aizwal is the nucleus of the state and all industrial enterprises, administrative and judiciary offices and major banks are housed in the city. The facts on Mizoram reveal that the capital city records a population count of 2, 10,818 with a highly commendable 81.29% literacy rate. The city's economic progress is evinced by its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) which is recorded to be 8.3%. The city also marks a net 5.4% rise in inflation rate.
The leading industrial enterprises of Aizwal include sugar and textile mills, food processing units, chemical and cement plants as well as outlets of electronic goods, apparels, plywood products and a number of refineries. The city also exports jewelry pieces, precious and semi precious stones, leather accessories, chemicals as well as engineering goods to foreign countries.
The rugged landscape of Aizwal is complemented by a fine salubrious weather. The city is inhabited by the Mizo tribes who are segregated into several smaller tribal communities like Lushais, Kukis and Pawis. The local people have their indigenous culture and unique lifestyle. They speak a variety of dialects and languages. However Mizo and English are spoken by majority of the populace.
Aizwal is also a tourist haven that abounds in scenic locales. Apart from shopping and browsing through the numerous handicraft emporiums that showcase a wonderful array of souvenirs and handicrafts, tourists must also visit the following must see attractions that the city has to offer:
- Berawtlang Tourist Complex
- Durtlang Hills
- Mizoram State Museum
- Mini Zoo
