A well-known water park at Dimapur

Nagaland is famous for its lush green environment and scenic beauty. There is abundant raw material in its vast forests. The Naga ancestors have not been left wanting in their basic needs. The Nagas make use of their creative skills to remain self-sufficient in every sphere.

Nagaland is rich in mineral resources. Oil, precious stones, rare medicinal herbs/plants and other minerals have also been discovered in the Naga countryside.

Location:
Approximately lies between 25 degrees 6' and 27 degrees 4' latitude North of the Equator and between 93 degrees 20' E and 95 degrees 15' E longitudes.

Area:
16,527 sq.kms.

Population:
18,67,573

Capital:
Kohima (1,444.12 meters above sea level)

Districts:
Kohima, Dimapur, Mon, Mokokchung, Phek, Tuensang, Wokha and Zunheboto.

Climate:
Summer(June-Sept)
Mean Max :31 degrees C
Mean Min :16 degrees C
Winter (Oct - Feb)
Mean Max :24 degrees C
Mean Min :4 degrees C

Best Season:
October to May

Clothing Required:
Summer : Cotton tropical
Winter : Heavy Woolens

Average Rainfall:
2000 mm to 2500mm

Main Rivers:
Dhansiri, Doyang, Dikhu, Milak, Zungki and Tizu.

Highest Peak:
Saramati (3,841 meters above sea level)

Languages Spoken:
English, Hindi, Nagamese and local dialects.

Nagaland was formally inaugurated on December 1st, 1963, as the 16th State of the Indian Union. It is a member-state of the Seven Sisters of North-east India. It is bounded by Assam in the West, Myanmar (Burma) on the East , Arunachal Pradesh and part of Assam in the North and Manipur in the South.
Nagaland is divided into eight administrative districts. Each district is headed by a Deputy Commissioner (D.C) and assisted by his subordinates. The State of Nagaland holds a special status in the Indian constitution. It is governed both by laws made by the Indian Parliament as well as its unique customary laws. In fact, an article in the Indian constitution clearly states that no laws passed by the Indian Parliament is applicable to Nagaland, if it interferes with the customary laws of the people. Customary laws usually involve harsh fines and public humiliation.
Kohima is the capital of Nagaland. The town of Dimapur situated close to the border with Assam, is the commercial capital.

Fact Files

Different Tribes of Nagaland:
- Angami, Ao, Sema, Lotha, Rengma, Chakhesang, Sangtam, Konyak, Phom, Chang, Yimchungrü, Khiamniungan, Zeliang, Kuki, Kachari and Pochury.

- The rate of literacy in Nagaland is 61.30 % which makes it one of the highest in India.

The stone-pulling festival of the Angami Nagas.