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One of the seven sisters, Arunachal Pradesh v has amazing landscapes and views. Tourists have covered the north of India to the extent that some places are overcrowded now. However, northeast India is yet to be discovered completely. Through this article, we will take you on a virtual trip to his beauty. Scroll to learn amazing facts about Arunachal Pradesh.
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Facts About Arunachal Pradesh
Here is the perfect feast for your eyes if you are someone longing to know more about northeast India.
- Arunachal Pradesh has some of the most stunning landscapes including the Himalayas, rainforests, and valleys.
- India’s largest monastery,the Tawang Monastery is in Arunachal Pradesh.
- The state has a rich cultural heritage consisting of 26 tribes, various festivals, music, dance, and art forms. Some of the dance forms of Arunachal Pradesh are Aji Lhamu, Roppi, Hurkani, Ponung, Lion and Peacock dance, Hurkani, Buiya, Chalo, Rekham Pada, Popir and Wancho.
- Christianity is very prominent, but there’s a significant secular population.
- This fact is amazing about Arunachal Pradesh. It is that the state is known as the “Land of the Rising Sun.” It is because it receives India’s first rays of dawn in the Dong Valley.
- It’s the most linguistically diverse state in Asia with over 30 languages spoken by 26 tribes and sub-tribes.
- If you like you can also call it a botanist’s paradise. Arunachal Pradesh shelters nearly 200 orchid species and diverse mammals.
- Lush forests cover 82% of the state, with a third designated as wildlife habitat for over 500 mammals and thousands of birds.
- The Dhola Sadiya Bridge, India’s longest connecting bridge (9km), links Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
- Arunachal Pradesh is famed for its rich biodiversity with four big cat species: tiger, leopard, clouded leopard, and snow leopard.
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More About Arunachal Pradesh
Let’s learn more about the state relating to the geography and physical features of Arunachal Pradesh.
| Feature | Description |
| Location | Mountainous area in northeastern India |
| Borders | Bhutan (west), Tibet (north), Myanmar (east), Nagaland (south & southeast), Assam (south & southwest) |
| Capital | Itanagar |
| Meaning of Name | Land of the Rising Sun |
| Former Name | North East Frontier Agency (British colonial era) |
| Union Territory | 1972 |
| Statehood | 1987 |
| Territorial Dispute | Ongoing with China |
| Area | 32,333 sq mi (83,743 sq km) |
| Population (2011) | 1,382,611 |
FAQ
The old name of Himachal Pradesh is the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA). This name was given to Arunachal before 1972.
Arunachal Pradesh also goes by the name ‘Land of the Rising Sun.’ The reason is that it is the first state of India to greet the rising sun.
Arunachal Pradesh’s tribal cultures, initially focused on nature worship, have been enriched by Buddhism with traditions passed down mainly through oral storytelling.
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