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| Capital
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Aizawl |
| Total Area –
|
21,081 km2 (8,139 SQ MI) |
| Climate
– |
The
Tropic of Cancer runs through the middle of Mizoram.
The climate therefore is temperate with cool summers
and not-so-cold winters. The state experiences heavy
rains from May to September. Winter is very pleasant;
the skies are wonderfully blue and the sunshine is immensely
enjoyable. Annual rainfall : 250 cm. Average temperatures
are 11°-21° C in winter and 20°-29°
Celsius in summer.
|
River
Surrounded
By – |
The
biggest river in Mizoram is River Kaladan also known
as Chhimtuipui Lui in local Mizo language. Although
many more rivers and streamlets drain the hill ranges,
the most important and useful rivers are the Tlawng
(also known as Dhaleswari or Katakhal), Tut (Gutur),
Tuirial (Sonai) and Tuivawl which flow through the northern
territory and eventually join the Barak River in Cachar
District. |
| Population –
|
888,573 (27th) |
| Languages –
|
Mizo, English |
| Districts- |
8 districts Aizawl, Champhai,
Kolasib, Lawngtlai, Lunglei, Mamit, Saiha, Serchhip |
| Best time to visit
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October to May |
| Std Code –
|
0389 |
| How
To Reach |
By
Air: The
state has its airport in the capital city of Aizawl.
Several airlines operate regular flights to and from
Aizawl.
By
Rail: The state does not have any Railway
Station in its boundary. The most convenient Railway
Station is Silchar, which is a 6/8 hours drive from
Aizawl.
By
Road: The road network in the state
is quite convenient. National Highway 54 connects the
capital city Aizawl with the rest of the country through
Silchar. |
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