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Area : |
21,087 square kilometers. |
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Capital : |
Aizwal |
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Population : |
8,91,058 |
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Language : |
Mizo, English is also widely spoken.
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People : |
The Mizo tribes include the
Lushais, Pawis, Paithes, Raltes, Pang, Himars, Kukis, Lakhers and others.
Originally they are believed to have come from northwestern
China and moved towards their present homeland, about
300 years ago. Today the Mizo community is greatly influenced by
Christianity. |
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Economy : |
Agriculture is the main occupation in Mizoram.
Ginger, Paddy, maize, mustard, sugarcane, sesame and potatoes are the famous
crops grown. The major industries in the state are that of handloom and
handicrafts. Sericulture is also practiced widely. |
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Climate : |
The climate in Mizoram is cool and pleasant the
whole year but during the months of April and May, there are heavy storms
from the northwest. In the period from May to September rainfall occurs.
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History : |
The Mizo tribes originally lived in the hills of
Burma. The Lushai tribe moved into India and become the dominant tribe
in the region that came to be known as the Lushai Hills. Early in the
19th century the Lushai came into conflict with the British. In the year
1895 the territory was annexed to British
India. The British encouraged missionary activity
among the tribes. As a result the Lushai and some other tribes converted
to Christianity.
When India became independent in 1947,the Mizo Hills were a part of
Assam. In 1972 it was made a Union Territory and renamed Mizoram. In
February 1987 Mizoram became the 23rd state of the India. |
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