Mizoram

state in northeastern India

Mizoram is a state in the Republic of India. It is in the eastern region beyond Bangladesh. It covers an area of 8,139 square miles (21,080 km2). It is bigger than the nation of El Salvador but smaller than the State of Israel. In traditional Indian geography it falls under the North-east Indian zone. In 2011, Mizoram had 1,091,014 people. It has fewer people than every other state except Sikkim.[2]

Mizoram
State of India
Location of Mizoram in India
Location of Mizoram in India
Map of Mizoram
Map of Mizoram
Country India
RegionNortheast India
Area
 • Total21,081 km2 (8,139 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total1,097,206[1]
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)

The word "Mizoram" means "land of the Mizo people". It is one of the Seven Sister States in North Eastern India, sharing borders with the states of Tripura, Assam, Manipur and with the neighbouring countries of Bangladesh and Myanmar. Mizoram became the 23rd state of India on 20 February 1987. The capital of Mizoram is Aizawl.

Provincial symbols of Mizoram

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References

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  1. "Mizoram Population 2011 - 2022". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 2022-03-06.
  2. "CHAPTER 2 SIZE, GROWTH RATE AND RURAL-URBAN DISTRIBUTION OF POPULATION IN MIZORAM" (PDF). Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 20 June 2014.