Meghalaya
Meghalaya (Bengali: মেঘালায়া, ভারত) is a state within the Republic of India. Occupying an area of 8,660 mi² (22,429 km²),[2] bigger than the State of Israel but smaller than Belize.[3][4] Its capital is Shillong.[2] Meghalaya's population is 2,318,822.[2] The population of Shillong was 314,610 in 2001. There are problems in Meghalaya arise from the divide between tribals and non tribal settlers, identity issues and growing corruption besides the fear of being reduced to minority by native tribals. The activity status is classified as active. In traditional Indian geography it falls under the North-east Indian zone.
State of India | |
 Location of Meghalaya in India | |
 Map of Meghalaya | |
| Country |  India |
| Region | Northeast India |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22,429 km2 (8,660 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 2,966,889[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
Provincial symbols of Meghalaya
Provincial bird of Meghalaya
Provincial animal of Meghalaya
Provincial tree of Meghalaya
Provincial flower of Meghalaya
Meghalaya Media
Laitmawsiang landscape, wrapped in fog. Meghalaya is mountainous, and it is the rainiest state of India. The word Meghalaya means, "abode of the clouds".
Farming on hilly terrain (tea plantation).
A sign board in Cherrapunji
An aerial view of the state capital, Shillong.
North-Eastern Hill University Campus, Mawlai, Shillong
Autonomous District Councils in Northeast India
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Tea Plantation in Meghalaya, on the way to Shillong
Agriculture in Kukon, Meghalaya
References
- ↑ "Meghalaya Population 2011 - 2022". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 2022-03-06.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "At a Glance, Meghalaya". Meghalaya.nic.in. Archived from the original on 2011-10-31. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
- ↑ Federal Research Division (2004). Israel: A Country Study. Kessinger Publishing. p. 8. ISBN 978-1-4191-2689-5.
- ↑ "Belize - Location and size, Population, Industry, Mining, Manufacturing, Construction, Services". Nationsencyclopedia.com. 2011-02-07. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
Other websites
- Meghalaya Website Archived 2008-12-19 at the Wayback Machine
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