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| other_name = Scotland Of The East | | other_name = Scotland Of The East | ||
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Meghalaya]] | | subdivision_name1 = [[Meghalaya]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 = [[East Khasi Hills]] | | subdivision_name2 = [[East Khasi Hills]] | ||
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'''Shillong''' is a city in the northeastern part of [[India]] and the capital of Meghalaya, India.<ref> | '''Shillong''' is a city in the northeastern part of [[India]] and the capital of Meghalaya, India.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Shillong |title=Define Shillong |publisher=Dictionary.com |access-date=13 July 2021 }}</ref>It is also known as the ‘Scotland of the East’, because of its misty clouds and luscious greenery.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theindianpanorama.news/travel/monsoon-destinations-in-india/|title=Monsoon Destinations In India |publisher=Indianpanaroma |access-date=13 July 2021 }}</ref>According to the 2011 census it is the 330th most populous city in India with a population of 143,229.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=315259|title=Cencus of India. Shillong |publisher=www.censusindia.gov.in |access-date=13 July 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/city.php|title=List of Most populated cities of India|website=www.census2011.co.in|access-date=13 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/life/about-shillong-meghalaya-travel-guide-festivals-and-personalities-541754|title=Shillong, Meghalaya: Weather, How to Reach, Festivals & Personalities|publisher=sentinelassam |access-date=13 July 2021 }}</ref>Shillong is well known for it's climate, waterfalls, and hills. It also receives a high amount of rainfall throughout the year.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.india.com/travel/articles/what-to-experience-in-shillong-scotland-of-the-east-3626544/|title=What to experience in shillong Scotland of the east|publisher=India.com |access-date=13 July 2021 }}</ref> | ||
Shillong is at a height of 1,525 meters above sea level, the city extends about 64.36km2 regions. Its average weather | Shillong is at a height of 1,525 meters above sea level, the city extends about 64.36km2 regions. Its average weather | ||
is about 24 Degree Celcius with 70% humidity. Monsoon with heavy rainfall usually starts from the month of June to August. | is about 24 Degree Celcius with 70% humidity. Monsoon with heavy rainfall usually starts from the month of June to August.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/life/about-shillong-meghalaya-travel-guide-festivals-and-personalities-541754|title=Shillong, Meghalaya: Weather, How to Reach, Festivals & Personalities|publisher=sentinelassam |access-date=13 July 2021 }}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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