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Nagaland

State in northeastern India

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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 16,579 square kilometres (6,401 sq mi) 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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How Nagaland connects to the ideas, people and events around it.

  1. Kohima

    has capital

    Kohima is the capital city of Nagaland. It was the site of the World War II Battle of Kohima in 1944.

  2. Dimapur

    has largest city

    Dimapur is the largest city and commercial hub of Nagaland. It hosts the state's main railway station and airport.

  3. Naga people

    inhabited by

    The Naga people are a collection of several tribes inhabiting Nagaland and neighboring regions. They share distinct languages, customs, and traditional hilltop villages.

  4. Nagaland Legislative Assembly

    governed by

    The Nagaland Legislative Assembly is a unicameral body with 60 elected members. It enacts laws for the state and meets in Kohima.

  5. Hornbill Festival

    hosts

    The Hornbill Festival is an annual cultural event held in Kohima each December. It showcases the music, dance, and crafts of the Naga tribes.

  6. Indian National Congress

    politically influenced by

    The Indian National Congress is a major political party in India that governed Nagaland after its statehood in 1963. It played a key role in early state politics.

  7. Shillong Accord

    resulted from

    The Shillong Accord of 1975 was a peace agreement between the Indian government and Naga insurgent groups. It led to the surrender of many militants and the formation of the Naga National Council's political wing.

  8. Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot

    part of

    The Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot includes parts of Nagaland's forested hills. It is home to numerous endemic plant and animal species, such as the hoolock gibbon.

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What is Nagaland?

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.

What are the key concepts related to Nagaland?

The main concepts connected to Nagaland include Kohima, Dimapur, Naga people, Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Hornbill Festival, Indian National Congress, Shillong Accord, Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot. Each is linked on the map above with its own summary.

Which exams cover Nagaland?

Nagaland is part of State Studies, which appears in the syllabus of NPSC.