Mizoram
Mizoram is a state in the Republic of India. It is in the eastern region beyond Bangladesh. It covers an area of 8,139 square miles (21,080 km2). It is bigger than the nation of El Salvador but smaller than the State of Israel. In traditional Indian geography it falls under the North-east Indian zone. In 2011, Mizoram had 1,091,014 people. It has fewer people than every other state except Sikkim.[2]
State of India | |
 Location of Mizoram in India | |
 Map of Mizoram | |
| Country |  India |
| Region | Northeast India |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21,081 km2 (8,139 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,097,206[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
The word "Mizoram" means "land of the Mizo people". It is one of the Seven Sister States in North Eastern India, sharing borders with the states of Tripura, Assam, Manipur and with the neighbouring countries of Bangladesh and Myanmar. Mizoram became the 23rd state of India on 20 February 1987. The capital of Mizoram is Aizawl.
Provincial symbols of Mizoram
Provincial bird of Mizoram
Provincial animal of Mizoram
Provincial tree of Mizoram
Mizoram Media
One of the many battles between British troops and British-aligned tribes of Mizoram against a Lusei clan in Mizoram. This sketch is by Lieutenant Cole in 1889 titled "Looshai expedition".
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Neptunia oleracea i Bergianska trädgården.
Mizo girls in Lushei tribe traditional dress.
Mizoram Assembly House
Mizoram Peace Accord was signed in June 1986. The Accord granted political freedoms by making Mizoram a full state of India, and included infrastructure provisions such as a High Court and establishment of Mizoram University (shown).
Chapchar Kut cheraw dance in Mizoram. Chapchar Kut festival is celebrated during March after completion of their most arduous task of Jhum operation i.e., jungle-clearing (clearing of the remnants of burning).
References
- ↑ "Mizoram Population 2011 - 2022". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 2022-03-06.
- ↑ "CHAPTER 2 SIZE, GROWTH RATE AND RURAL-URBAN DISTRIBUTION OF POPULATION IN MIZORAM" (PDF). Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
