WELCOME TO MIZORAM

The state is bordering by Myanmar in the east and south and Bangladesh in the west, Mizoram occupies an area of great strategic importance in the north-eastern corner of India. It has a total of 630 miles boundary with Myanmar and Bangladesh. Mizoram has the most variegated hilly terrain in the eastern part of India. The hills are steep and are separated by rivers that flow either to the north or the south creating deep gorges between the hill ranges. The average height of the hills is about 900 metres. The highest peak in Mizoram is the Phawngpui (Blue Mountain) with a height of 2210 metres. Mizoram has a pleasant climate. It is generally cool in summer and not very cold in winter. During winter, the temperature varies from 11 C to 21 C and in the summer it varies from 20 C to 29 C. The entire area is under the direct influence of the monsoon. It rains heavily from May to September and the average rainfall in Aizawl is 208 cm. Its latitude lies at 21o58'&24o35'N and longitude- 92o 15' & 93 o 29' E.

The capital of Mizoram, Aizawl is wonderfully blue in the winter, and in the enchanting view of wide stretches of a vast lake of cloud. This place has great natural beauty and endless variety of landscape and is very rich in flora and fauna. Almost all kinds of tropical tress and plants thrive in Mizoram, especially in Aizawl. The hills are marvelously green.

With a population of over 8,91,058, the state ranks 1st in literacy rate with 91.1%. Mizos are divided into numerous tribes, the largest of which are possibly the Lushais, that comprise almost two-thirds of the state`s population. Other tribes include Hmar, Mara, Paite, Lai, Ralte. Out of these, 87% of population practice christianity.

Agriculture is the mainstay of the people of Mizoram. More than 70% of the total population is engaged in agriculture. Cottage industry and other small-scale industries play important roles in the state`s economy. The agro-climatic conditions of Mizoram are conducive to agricultural and horticultural crops. As a result, strong and effective food processing sector plays significant supportive role in economy.