Nagaland Map

This farthest lying state in northeast, Nagaland, was born on 1st December 1963. The state is divided into seven districts: Kohima, Phek, Mokokchung, Wokha, Zunheloto, Twensang and Mon. It is a largely mountainous state. Agriculture is the most important economic activity in Nagaland. Principal crops include rice, corn, millets, pulses, tobacco, oilseeds, sugarcane, potatoes and fibres. Other economy boosters are Forestry, Cottage industries, Insurance, Real estate and Tourism.

Nagaland State Information
Capital	Kohima
Date of formation	Dec. 1,1963
Governor	Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya
Chief Minister	Neiphiu Rio
Tourist attractions	World War II Cemetery, Kohima Village (Bara Basti), State Museum
Festivals	Moatsu harvest festival, Selu-enyi, Sankarni
Major dance and music forms	Nruirolians (Cock dance), Temangnetin (Fly dance)
Arts and crafts	Naga baskets; cup violin made using bamboo and a gourd; bamboo trumpet
Languages	Ao, Sema, Konyak, Angami, Chakhesang, Chang, Khiamniungan, Kuki
Size	16,579 sq. km
Population (Census 2011)	1,978,502
Rivers	Milak, Barak, Dhansiri, oyang, Dikhu, Zungki, Tizu
Forests and wildlife sanctuaries	Intanki NP
State animal	Mithun
State bird	Blyth's tragopan
State flower	Rhododendron
State tree	Alder
Major crops	Rice, maize, millet, rubber
Factoids	360 orchid species are found on peaks like Saramati and in low-lying areas.
	The Angami festival of Sekrenyi is celebrated after harvest.
No. of District	11

Last Updated on : March 25, 2017