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Meghalaya (Bengali: মেঘালায়া, ভারত) is a state within the Republic of India. Occupying an area of 8,660 mi² (22,429 km²),[1] bigger than the State of Israel but smaller than Belize.[2][3] It is derived from Sanscrit meaning "abode of clouds", megha which means "cloud" + ā-laya, "abode".[4] Its capital is Shillong.[1] Meghalaya's population is 2,318,822.[1] The population of Shillong was 314,610 in 2001. There are problems in Meghalaya arise from the divide between tribals and non tribal settlers, identity issues and growing corruption besides the fear of being reduced to minority by native tribals. The activity status is classified as active. In traditional Indian geography it falls under the North-east Indian zone.
Provincial symbols of Meghalaya
- Indian state flag of Meghalaya (proposed).png
Provincial flag of Meghalaya
Provincial bird of Meghalaya
Provincial animal of Meghalaya
Provincial tree of Meghalaya
Provincial flower of Meghalaya
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "At a Glance, Meghalaya". Meghalaya.nic.in. Archived from the original on 2011-10-31. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
- ↑ Federal Research Division (2004). Israel: A Country Study. Kessinger Publishing. p. 8. ISBN 978-1-4191-2689-5.
- ↑ "Belize - Location and size, Population, Industry, Mining, Manufacturing, Construction, Services". Nationsencyclopedia.com. 2011-02-07. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
- ↑ https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/meghalaya-the-abode-of-clouds/story-TEZv37DfEub6C18HhTDd5I.html
Other websites
- Meghalaya Website Archived 2008-12-19 at the Wayback Machine
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