NAGALAND STATEHOOD DAY
- Nagaland has celebrated its 59th Statehood Day on December 1st 2021.
- Nagaland became full-fledged 16th State of India on 1st December 1963.
- 91% of the state is hilly with “Mount Saramati” as the highest peak of Naga hills with a height of 3840 m. This mountain peak is shared with Myanmar and the mountain range forms a natural barrier to Myanmar Border.
- Falcons are irreplaceable part of the rich biodiversity of Nagaland. Hence, Nagaland is also know as ‘Falcon Capital of The World’.
- Official language of Nagaland is English.
- The state is inhabited by 16 major tribes – Ao, Angami, Chang, Konyak, Lotha, Sumi, Chakhesang, Khiamniungan, Kachari, Phom, Rengma, Sangtam, Yimchungrü, Kuki, Zeliang and Pochury as well as a number of sub-tribes. Each tribe is unique in character with its own distinct customs, language and dress. Common thing among these tribes is all below Christianity.
- Nagaland is known as ‘Land of Festivals’. Each tribe has their own specific festivals and they celebrate it with full zest and zeal. ‘Hornbill’ festival is the major among all. Hornbill is an annual festival started by State Government in 2000.
- Indians need Inner Line Permit to enter Nagaland, whereas Foreigners need to do registration at FRO at State Border entrance.