The North eastern part of India often remains neglected and is somewhat of an obscure destination for many Indians. The states are home to some stunning natural beauty and a rich biodiversity. They share borders with four countries- Bhutan, China, Myanmar and Bangladesh. Here are some facts about North East that you may not know.
- Till 1963, there were only two states which comprised of North East India, which was Assam and Tripura. Nagaland was formed from Assam in 1963, Meghalaya was formed in the year 1972, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram in the year 1987.
2.North Eastern region of India is considered as the home to the seventh richest biodiversity area in the world with over 20000 plant species and is home to several endemic animals. Seven national parks are located in the Northeast.
3.The largest riverine island in the world, the Majuli located in Assam is found in the Northeast. The island is formed by the Brahmaputra river in the south and Subansiri river in the north.
4.The one-horned rhinoceros, also known as the Indian rhino is exclusively found in the Northeast with the Kaziranga national Park being home to the largest concentration.
5.The states of Mizoram and Tripura has some of the highest literacy rates in the country. Mizoram has a literacy rate of around 92 percent and Tripura of 88 percent. Except Arunachal Pradesh all the other states have a literacy rate of more than 74 percent, the national average literacy rate.
6.More than 220 languages are spoken in the Northeast among which the most prominent ones are Assamese, Bengali and Nepali considering the native speakers.
7.The North East has the largest production of tea compared to any other region in the country. Darjeeling Tea is considered as one of the most popular tea brands in the world which are exported to many European and North American countries.
8.Mawlynnong, a small village in Meghalaya is considered to be the cleanest village in Asia and is a source of inspiration for urban areas and its people as an efficient model for waste management.
9.Mawsynram in Assam is home to the wettest place in the world with the place receiving rainfall almost daily. It has an average annual rainfall of 11,870 millimeters.
10.The Assam Rifles regiment is the largest and oldest paramilitary force of the Indian army and its recruits people from all the seven North Eastern states.
