Key Facts
- Capital: Kohima
- Borders: Arunachal Pradesh (north), Assam (west), Manipur (south), Sagaing Region of Myanmar (east)
- Entry Requirement: Inner Liner Permit (ILP) is required to enter the state.
- Unique Fauna: Home to the rare Blyth’s tragopan and the discovery of Amur falcons. Referred to as the “Falcon capital of the world.”
- Flora: Abundant orchids and rhododendrons.
- Bamboo Pavilion: Asia’s largest bamboo pavilion is built in Kisama, the site of the Hornbill Festival in Kohima district.
- Religion: One of the three states in India with a Christian majority, the other two being Manipur and Meghalaya.
- Hornbill Festival: The Hornbill Festival is a popular annual event in Nagaland and is often referred to as the “festival of festivals.”
- Mount Saramati: The state’s highest peak, with an elevation of 3,841 meters (12,602 feet), where the Naga Hills merge with the Patkai Range, forming the boundary with Burma.
- Ghost Pepper: Nagaland is home to the bhut jolokia or ghost pepper, one of the hottest chili peppers in the world.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| State Animal | Mithun |
| State Bird | Blyth’s Tragopan |
| State Tree | Alder |
| State Flower | Kopou (Rhododendron) |
| Tribes | Angami, Khiamniungan, Lotha, Sumi, Ao, Kuki, Phom, Sangtam, Chakhesang, Konyak, Pochury, Yimchungr, Chang, Kachari, Rengma, Zeliang |
| Climate | Evergreen tropical and subtropical forests in strategic pockets |
| Protected Areas | Nagaland Zoological Park, Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary, Singphan Wildlife Sanctuary, Intanki National Park, Puliebadze Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Important Minerals | Coal, limestone, nickel, cobalt, chromium, magnetite, copper, zinc, platinum, petroleum, natural gas |
| Rivers | Milak, Barak, Dhansiri, oyang, Dikhu, Zungki, Tizu |
| Sport | Aki Kiti or “Sümi kick fighting” is a traditional combat sport |
| Important Places | Mokokchung district’s famous Moatsu festival, Kachari ruins located in Dimapur, Nagaland with dome-shaped pillars |
| GI Tags | Chakhesang Shawls, Naga Mircha, Naga Tree Tomato |
| Tribes and Festivals | A variety of tribes and their respective festivals |
