The North East India comprises of the seven sister states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura. They form part of the East Himalayan region, which extends from Sikkim eastwards and embraces the Darjeeling Hills of West Bengal. The location of the region is strategically important as it has international borders with Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Myanmar and Tibet. The area is characterized by rich bio-diversity, heavy precipitation and high seism city. It is endowed with forest wealth and is ideally suited to produce a whole range of plantation crops, spices, fruits and vegetables and flowers and herbs. The rich natural beauty, serenity and exotic flora and fauna of the area are invaluable resources for the development of eco-tourism. Total area of the region is about 2,55,168 Sq. Km. All the seven states are members of the North East Council, organized on 1st August 1972 and within the Jurisdiction of Guwahati High Court.

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Capital: Dispur
Area:    78,438 sq Km.
Population: 2,66,38,407
Principal Languages: Assamese

Assam is a state of breath-taking scenic beauty, rarest flora and fauna, vast rolling plain, mighty waterways and a land of fairs and festival. Located in the northeastern part of the country and has an area of 30,285 square miles (78,438 square kilometres). It is bounded to the north by the kingdom of Bhutan and the state of Arunachal Pradesh; to the east by the states of Nagaland and Manipur; to the south by the states of Mizoram and Tripura; and to the west by the state of Meghalaya, Bangladesh, and the state of West Bengal. Guwahati is the gateway to the Northeastern states of India. The Brahmaputra River valley is the dominant physical feature of Assam. The river enters Assam near Sadiya in the extreme northeast and runs westward across the length of Assam for nearly 450 miles before turning south to enter the plains of Bangladesh.

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Capital: Itanagar
Area: 83,743 sq Km.
Population: 10,91,117
Principal Languages: Monpa, Miji, Aka, Sherdukpen

Arunachal is vast – its terrain difficult. But vacationing in Arunachal Pradesh is an adventure. It is inhabited by 26 major tribes and a number of sub tribes. This state attained its statehood on 20th February 1987. It is situated in the Northeastern part of India with 83743 sq. kms area and has a long international border with Bhutan to the west (160 km), China to the north and north-east (1,080 km) and Myanmar to the east (440 km). It stretches from snow-capped mountains in the north to the plains of Brahmaputra valley in the south. Arunachal is the largest state area-wise in the northeast region, even larger than Assam, which is the most populous.

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Capital: Shillong
Area: 22,429 sq Km.
Population: 23,06,069
Principal Languages: Khasi, Garo and English

One of the North Eastern states of India, Meghalaya is a sylvan beauty of breathtaking beauty. Meghalaya literally means "Abode (alaya) of the Clouds (megha)". The name describes the climatic phenomenon that brings torrents of rain in this region. Meghalaya is a region of great scenic beauty: a panorama of lush, undulating hills, fertile valleys, waterfalls, sparkling mountain streams and lakes. It was declared the 21st State of India on 21st January 1972. it united the areas of the Khasi, Jaintia and Garo Hills. With an approximate area of 22, 429 square kilometers Meghalaya is bounded by Assam in the North and the East, and the plains of Bangladesh in the South and West. The capital is the hill town of Shillong. The State is divided into three hilly regions---the Garo Hills (Western Meghalaya), the Khasi Hills (Central Meghalaya), and the Jaintia Hills (Eastern Meghalaya).

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Capital: Imphal
Area: 22,327 sq Km.
Population: 23,88,634
Principal Languages: Manipuri

Manipur is situated in the northeastern region of the country. As one might say without hesitation, the land is a paradise come true on earth. Literally meaning “ the jeweled land”, Manipur is richly endowed with natural beauty and splendor. Home to Sangai, a rare species of deer and Siroy Lily, the only terrestrial lily grown on the hill tops of Siroi hill, St. Clair Grimwood described it as " A Pretty Place more beautiful than many show places of the world." Late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru paid a fitting tribute by describing it as "Jewel of India".
Manipur is bounded by Nagaland in the north, Mizoram in the south, Upper Myanmar in the east and Cachar District of Assam in the west. Manipur is comprised of nine districts: Bishnupur, Chandel, Churachandpur, Imphal East, Imphal West, Senapati, Tamenglong, Thoubal and Ukhrul. The altitude of capital city Imphal is 970 mtrs. above MSL.

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Capital: Kohima
Area: 16,527 sq Km.
Population: 19,88,636
Principal Languages: English, Angami, Ao, Chang, Konyak, Lotha, Sangtam etc

The State of Nagaland, covering an area of 16,527 sq kms is encircled by Assam in the North and West, Burma and Arunachal Pradesh in the East and Manipur in the South. The Naga Hills run through this small state, which has Saramati as its highest peak at a height of 12,600 ft. The main rivers that flow through Nagaland are Dhansiri, Doyang, Dikhu and Jhanji. The terrain is mountainous, thickly wooded, and cut by deep river valleys. There is a wide variety of plant and animal life. Nagaland has a monsoon climate with generally high humidity; rainfall averages between 1800 and 2500 mm (70 and 100 in) a year. It is situated between latitude 25 r 6 and 27 r 4 ' N and latitude, North of equator and between the longitudinal lines 93 r 20' E and 95 r 15' E.
The State was carved out of the territories that were earlier known as Naga Hills---Tuesnsang Area (NHTA), through the State of Nagaland Act, 1962. it was inaugurated on 1st December, 1963, by the then President of India , Dr S. Radhakrishnan.

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Capital: Agartala
Area: 10,492 sq Km.
Population: 31,91,168
Principal Languages: Bengali, Kok borok, Manipuri

Tripura formerly known as Hill Tippera. The princely state of Tripura acceded to the Indian Union in 1949. The Ancient land of Tripura is bounded on the North, West, South and Southeast by the international boundary of Bangladesh. In the East it has a common boundary with Assam and Mizoram. This tiny state has an area of about 10,500 sq.kms and is India's third smallest state, after Goa and Sikkim.
Tripura is mainly a hilly territory with altitudes varying from 50 to 3080 ft above sea level, though the major population of the state lives in the plains. Tripuri people from the biggest tribe comprising 60% of the total tribal population.

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Capital: Aizwal
Area: 21,081 sq Km.
Population: 9,63,554
Principal Languages: Mizo & English

Mizoram is the southern most tip of the hill states, protruding downwards between Burma and Bangladesh. Towards its north we have Manipur, Assam and Tripura, and in the Western most part are the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh, and finally Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) in the East. Mizoram means, “Land of the Highlanders” in the local language, Mizo. The Mizo Hills, which dominate the state's topography, rise to more than 2000 m (6560 ft) near the Myanmar border.

The hilly terrain has given the land of Mizoram its pleasant personality. This land of Mizoram has visually unique sights. The Mizo’s love for flowers has them growing beautiful orchids and geraniums in their gardens and surroundings. Taking note of the population, the Christians make up a solid 84 per cent of the Mizo population while 7 per cent are Hindu’s and about 1 per cent of the population is Muslim.