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Information on
Arunachal Pradesh |
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Area : |
83,743 square kilometers. |
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Capital : |
Itanagar |
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Population : |
10,96,702 |
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Language : |
Tribal dialects-Hill
Miri, Monpa, Nishi, Sherdukpen, Mishmi, Apatani, Wancho, Dafla, Khamti. |
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Climate : |
The climate of Arunachal Pradesh varies
according to altitude. In the upper regions the winters are cold and
humid while the summers are short. |
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Minerals : |
Dolomite, limestone, graphite, quartzite, kainite, mica, iron and copper |
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People : |
Arunachal Pradesh has majorly Mongoloid and
Tibeto-Burmese tribes and sub-tribes, with their own
languages, clothes, headgear, customs and traditions. Tribals constitute
seventy nine per cent of the total population. The major tribes are
Daflas, Monpas, Adis, Akas, Apatanis, Mishmis, Nishis, Noktey, Wangchu and
Sherdukpens. |
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Food : |
The food in Arunachal Pradesh is non-spicy and
generally bland. Dishes are seasoned with bamboo shoots and local
herbs. While they eat plenty of leafy vegetables and
maize, they are basically meat eaters who also have lots of fish and
eggs. "Apong" is the local drink made from rice and millet.
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Economy : |
Arunachal Pradesh is predominantly an
agricultural state. The forest-products are the next source of economy.
Among the crops grown here are rice, maize, millet, wheat, pulses, sugarcane
and oilseeds. Arunachal is also ideal for horticulture and fruits like
pineapple, orange, lemon, plum, pear, cherries, and peaches are grown in
orchards.
Its major industries are sawmills, plywood, rice mills, fruit
preservation units, and handloom handicrafts. |
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History : |
In 1826 the British annexed Assam when they
extended their influence into the northeast region of India. Till the
year 1912,the region now called Arunachal Pradesh was administered from
Assam by the Britishers.
Even after India's independence till 1962 Arunachal Pradesh was
constitutionally a part of Assam and was administered by the Ministry of
External Affairs until 1965 and subsequently by the Ministry of Home
Affairs through the Governor of Assam. Arunachal Pradesh became a Union
Territory in 1972 and then, a full-fledged state in February 1987.
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