Mizoram is a mountainous region with steep hills separated by rivers that create deep gorges between them. Phawngpui or the Blue Mountain is the highest peak (2210m). The Tropic of Cancer runs through the state.
Governor: Prof Jagdish Mukhi
Chief Minister: Zoramthanga
Capital:Aizawl
Legislature:Unicameral
Lok Sabha seats:1
Judicature:Guwahati High Court
Languages:Lushai, English
Population density:42/sq km
No. of districts:8
Main crops:Paddy, maize, soyabean, ginger,
turmeric, chilli
Rivers:Tlawang, Tlau, Chhimtuipui
Minerals:Coal, limestone, natural gas
Industries:Handloom, flour mills
Airport:Aizwa
Governor: Prof Jagdish Mukhi
Chief Minister: Zoramthanga
Capital:Aizawl
Legislature:Unicameral
Lok Sabha seats:1
Judicature:Guwahati High Court
Languages:Lushai, English
Population density:42/sq km
No. of districts:8
Main crops:Paddy, maize, soyabean, ginger,
turmeric, chilli
Rivers:Tlawang, Tlau, Chhimtuipui
Minerals:Coal, limestone, natural gas
Industries:Handloom, flour mills
Airport:Aizwa
PHYSICAL FEATURES
Mizoram is a mountainous region with steep hills separated by rivers that create deep gorges between them. Phawngpui or the Blue Mountain is the highest peak (2210m). The Tropic of Cancer runs through the state.
Mizoram is a mountainous region with steep hills separated by rivers that create deep gorges between them. Phawngpui or the Blue Mountain is the highest peak (2210m). The Tropic of Cancer runs through the state.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
Like many other northeast Indian tribes, the origin of the Mizos is shrouded in mystery. They are generally accepted as part of a great Mongoloid wave of migration from China. After being annexed by the British in 1891, for the first few years, Lushai Hills in the north remained under Assam while the southern half remained under Bengal. Both these parts were amalgamated in 1898 into one district called Lushai Hills District under the Chief Commissioner of Assam.
Like many other northeast Indian tribes, the origin of the Mizos is shrouded in mystery. They are generally accepted as part of a great Mongoloid wave of migration from China. After being annexed by the British in 1891, for the first few years, Lushai Hills in the north remained under Assam while the southern half remained under Bengal. Both these parts were amalgamated in 1898 into one district called Lushai Hills District under the Chief Commissioner of Assam.
POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS
1972 - Region was declared a Union Territory
1986 - MNF leader Laldenga signing an accord with the Union government, ending insurgency
1961 - Birth of Mizo national Front
20 February 1987 - Became India’s 23rd state
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