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West Bengal. Meghalaya

The name Meghalaya means “Abode of
North-Eastern States
clouds”. It receives the heaviest rainfall
The north-eastern part of India is made up
in the country. The tribal people who live
of seven states, often called the Seven
here belong to Garo, Khasi and Jaintia
Sister States. Each of these states has its
tribes. They grow rice, jute, potatoes,
own unique traditions, clothing styles,
sugarcane, pineapples and oranges.
and languages, making the region very
Shillong is the capital city and a popular
colourful and diverse. Most people here
hill station of Meghalaya.
work as farmers or craftsmen, creating
beautiful handmade items.

Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh is the biggest state in
this region, but the population is small
People of Meghalaya Garo Wangala
compared to its size. The capital city is
Fes val
Itanagar. In Arunachal Pradesh, many
Mizoram
people live in stilt houses—homes built
The word Mizoram means “Land of the
on wooden poles—which protect them
hilly people”. Aizawl is the capital city.
from heavy rain and wild animals. The
Agriculture is the main occupation of the
Brahmaputra River, one of India’s major
people. Most Mizos know how to read
rivers, enters India through this state.
and write. Most of them read English.

Nagaland
Nagaland is a state in northeast India, and

its capital city is Kohima. The people here
grow crops like rice, maize, millets, and

S lt house in Arunachal Pradesh oranges, which are important for their
daily food and income. A special thing
Manipur
about the Naga people is their traditional
Farming and weaving are the main
shawls. These shawls come in many
occupations of people in Manipur. They
colourful designs and patterns, and each
also make beautiful articles from
one often represents a tribe or has a cultural
bamboo, cane, and leather.
meaning. Wearing and showing these
The Mainpuri dance is very popular. It is
shawls is a proud part of their tradition, and
one of the most significant classical
it helps keep their rich heritage alive.
dances of India. The capital of Manipur is
Imphal.

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