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Basic Facts of Meghalaya

Location Latitude 20° 1' N & 26° 5' N, Longitude 85° 49' E & 92° 52' E

Area 22,429 Sq. Km.

Population 17,74,778 (1991 census)

Capital Shillong

Districts 7

Literacy 62%

Forest Area 8,510 Sq. Km.

Average Rainfall 1200 cm per annum

Temperature Average 18-20° C

Highest Point Shillong Peak (1965 m)

Meghalaya is one of the most beautiful state in the country. Nature has blessed her with abundant rainfall, sun-shine, virgin forests, high plateaus, tumbling waterfalls, crystal clear rivers, meandering streamlets and above all with sturdy, intelligent and hospitable people.

Emergence of Meghalaya as an Autonomous State on 2^nd April 1970 and as a full-fledged State on 21^st January 1972 marked the beginning of a new era of the geo-political history of North Eastern India

Meghalaya is the homeland mainly of the Khasis, the Jaintias and the Garos. The Garos inhabit western Meghalaya, the Khasis in central Meghalaya, and the Jaintias in eastern Meghalaya

Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya is located at an altitude of 1496 metres above sea level. Shillong, which was made Assam's capital in 1874, remained so till January 1972, following the formation of Meghalaya. The capital city derives its name from the manifestation of the creator called Shyllong.

Better known as Sohra, Cherrapunjee is one of the most visited tourist spots of North Eastern India. Situated 56 Kms from Shillong and 1300 metres above sea level, known all over the world as the rainiest place on the planet. A pleasant drive to see roaring water falls leaping into deep gorges, including the famous Nohsngithiang falls is certainly an ever memorable visual treat

Ward's Lake is century old picturesque lake also known as Polok Lake. Located in the heart of the city, popular for short garden walks and boating.

Umiam Lake (Barapani)

Ward's Lake is century old picturesque lake also known as Polok Lake. Located in the heart of the city, popular for short garden walks and boating.

Ward's Lake is century old picturesque lake also known as Polok Lake. Located in the heart of the city, popular for short garden walks and boating.

Lady Hydari Park, stretching over a km is replete with roses and blossoms of exquisite hues and colours, is a feast to eyes. Owes its existence to Lady Hydari, the wife of an erstwhile Governor of Assam. It has an excellent mini zoo cum deer park.

NIC Building

Guwahati High Court, Shillong Banch

Thadlaskein Lake, Jaintia Hills

Behdienkhlam celebrated annually in July after the sowing period; is the most important dance festival of the Jaintias

Shillong Golf Course is considered to be the "Glen-eagle of the East" at the United States Golf Association Museum. The site where the Golf Course is located provides a scenic view

The Umiam Water Sports Complex has been developed upon the mighty reservoir of the Umiam Hydro Electric Project, at Umiam, 16 kilometres before reaching Shillong

Shillong BSNL office.

The Lahoo Dance is performed by both male and female for entertainment. Attired in their best finery, usually two young men on either side of a woman, holding arms together dance in step

Shad Suk Mynsiem

Hotel Pinewood, Shillong.

Lum Sohpet Bneng festival

Meghalaya Main Secretariat building

Nongkrem Dance is a religious festival in thanksgiving to God Almighty for good harvest, peace and prosperity of the community. It is held annually during October/ November, at Smit, the capital of the Khyrim Syiemship near Shillong.

Meghalaya Governor House.

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Basic Facts of Meghalaya

Ward's Lake is century old picturesque lake also known as Polok Lake. Located in the heart of the city, popular for short garden walks and boating.

Umiam Lake (Barapani)

Ward's Lake is century old picturesque lake also known as Polok Lake. Located in the heart of the city, popular for short garden walks and boating.

Ward's Lake is century old picturesque lake also known as Polok Lake. Located in the heart of the city, popular for short garden walks and boating.

Lady Hydari Park, stretching over a km is replete with roses and blossoms of exquisite hues and colours, is a feast to eyes. Owes its existence to Lady Hydari, the wife of an erstwhile Governor of Assam. It has an excellent mini zoo cum deer park.

NIC Building

Guwahati High Court, Shillong Banch

Thadlaskein Lake, Jaintia Hills

Behdienkhlam celebrated annually in July after the sowing period; is the most important dance festival of the Jaintias

Shillong Golf Course is considered to be the "Glen-eagle of the East" at the United States Golf Association Museum. The site where the Golf Course is located provides a scenic view

The Umiam Water Sports Complex has been developed upon the mighty reservoir of the Umiam Hydro Electric Project, at Umiam, 16 kilometres before reaching Shillong

Shillong BSNL office.

The Lahoo Dance is performed by both male and female for entertainment. Attired in their best finery, usually two young men on either side of a woman, holding arms together dance in step

Shad Suk Mynsiem

Hotel Pinewood, Shillong.

Lum Sohpet Bneng festival

Meghalaya Main Secretariat building

Nongkrem Dance is a religious festival in thanksgiving to God Almighty for good harvest, peace and prosperity of the community. It is held annually during October/ November, at Smit, the capital of the Khyrim Syiemship near Shillong.

Meghalaya Governor House.