Facts about the 23rd state of India- Mizoram
Facts about the 23rd state of India- Mizoram
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Mizoram is one of the states of Northeast India, with Aizawl as its capital.

The Mountanious region of Mizoram became the 23rd state of India, 29 years ago on February 20, 1987. Mizoram was carved out of Assam as a Union Territory in 1972 but later in 1987, it was transformed to a state. Mizoram is a part of the Seven Sisters in Northeast India.

- Mizoram means 'Land of the Hill People'

- Mizo Hills became a part of British India in 1895 Majority of the tribes in Mizoram migrated to the state from neighbouring countries, dating back to 1500 AD.

- Mizoram is one of the leading producers of bamboo in India, having about 27 species of bamboo. -- The state bird of Mizoram is Mrs. Hume's pheasant, the state animal is Capricornis Rubidus and the state flower of Mizoram is the Renanthera Imschootiana.

- Mizoram's first football league debuted in 2012 with eight teams Mizoram is the second least      populous state in India.

- Mizoram has many traditional dances. Some of them are Cheraw, Khuallam, Chheihlam, Chai etc.

- Mizoram holds the distinction of being the second most literate state in India, after Kerala.

- Mizoram is one of the tree states with 87 per cent Christianity. It is believed that in the first half of 20th century, the tribes were converted from Animist religions to Christianity.

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