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Area : |
16579 square kilometers. |
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Capital : |
Kohima |
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Population : |
19,88,636 |
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Language : |
Naga languages is divided into three groups :
the western sub-group includes languages like Angami, Sema, Rengma and
Chakhesang, the central sub-group includes Ao, Lotha and Phom while the
eastern sub-group includes Chang and Konyak languages. |
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People : |
Nagaland has many tribes each with its
distinctive language and cultural features. Some of the prominent tribes
are the Kukis, Angamis, Aos, Konyaks, Lothas, Semas and Wanchus. The people
live mainly in the villages. |
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Economy : |
Agriculture is the main occupation of the
economy with 90% of the population involved in it. Other popular
occupations include sericulture and bee keeping. Much of the exquisite
artifacts are made by home made colours and bamboo. Weaving is a
traditional art handed down through generations in Nagaland. |
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Climate : |
The climate is pleasant in Nagaland. Nagaland
sees heavy rains. The average rainfall is between 175cm and 250 cm. Most
of the heavy rainfall occurs in the period of June to September. The
rains during April to May is low. Strong winds blow from the north west
in February and March. |
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History : |
In the period between 1819 to 1832,the Burmese
tried to extend their rule in the northeast. Simultaneously the British
were increasing their empire in India. British occupation brought many
deep-rooted changes in Naga life. This spread of education led to
increased political awareness. Also the introduction of English enabled
the different tribes to develop a coherent identity, around a common
language.
In the 1920s,the Nagas united under Haipou Jadonang, who stressed the
importance of education, and the need to discard superstition. In 1931,he
began the Zeliangrong Movement in the Naga Hills and stepped against the
British rule proclaiming Naga Raj. He was arrested and was hanged by the
British. After the India's independence in 1947,Nagaland became a
full-fledged state in the year 1963. |
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