| Area |
Arunachal Pradesh is the largest state area-wise in the North east region and has an area of 83743 km2 (32,333 sq mi). |
| Location |
Arunachal Pradesh is located between 26.28° N and 29.30° N latitude and 91.20° E and 97.30° E longitude. |
| State Capital |
Itanagar ( located at an altitude of 530 metre above
MSL). It is named after Itafort, meaning fort of bricks,
built in 14th century A.D |
| Climate |
a) Temperature i) Summer Max: 31.0 oC, Min: 17.3 oC |
| a) Temperature i) Winter Max: 20.50 oC, Min: 08.8 oC |
| b) Rainfall 3094.00mm |
| Highest peak in Arunachal Pradesh |
KANGTE, in West Kameng Dist. 7090 Metres |
| Places of historical and tourist interest |
Bhismaknagar, Malinithan, Parashuram Khund, Itanagar,
Tawang, Namdapha, Tippi Orchid Centre, Akashiganga,
Kekarmonying. |
| Major Tribes |
Adi, Apatani, Nyishi,Monpa, Tagin, Idu, Khamti, Tangsa,
Nocte, Singpho, Mishmi, Miji, Wancho, Aka, Sherdukpen,
Khawa, |
| Important Minerals |
Dolomite, Graphite, Coal, Quartzite,Limestone, Crude oil,
Natural Gas, Yellow Ochre, Marble. |
| Important Festival |
Mopin, Solung, Nyokum, Lossar, Sangken,Tamladu, Dree,
Reh, Si- Donyi,Chalo Loku. |
| Main rivers |
Siang, Kameng, Subansiri, Lohit, Dibang, Noa Dihing,
Tirap etc. |
| Name of Towns |
Bomdila, Itanagar, Naharlagun,Ziro, Along, Pasighat,
Roing, Tezu, Khonsa, Namsai, Tawang, Daporijo, Basar,
Changlang, jairampur, Deomali, Yingkion, Anjaw, Seppa,
Shergaon, Anini.
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| State Bird |
Great Pied Hornbill |
| Animal |
Hollock Gibbon |
| State Tree |
Hollong Tree |
| State Flower |
Rhynchostylis retusa ( Fox Tail Orchid) |
