This Arunachal Pradesh location map shows the state's geographic location in India's northeastern region. Marked in red, Arunachal Pradesh shares international borders with Bhutan, China, and Myanmar, and domestic borders with Assam and Nagaland. This map clearly depicts its location relative to the rest of India, making it easier to understand its strategic importance and connectivity. It is an essential reference for students, researchers, and travelers exploring India's northeastern states.
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Country | India |
Capital | Itanagar |
Formation Date | 31828 |
Official Languages | English (major spoken: Nyishi, Adi, Apatani, Monpa, Galo, Mishmi, etc.) |
Area | 83,743 sq km |
Population (2021 est.) | ~1.6 million |
Literacy Rate | ~66.95% (2011 Census, projected ~70% in 2021) |
State Animal | Mithun (Gayal) |
State Bird | Great Hornbill |
State Flower | Foxtail Orchid (Rhynchostylis retusa) |
State Tree | Hollong (Dipterocarpus macrocarpus) |
Major Rivers | Siang (Brahmaputra), Subansiri, Kameng, Lohit, Tirap, Dibang |
No. of Districts | 26 (as of 2021; with new notifications possibly more) |
Largest District (By Area) | Dibang Valley (~9,129 sq km) |
Borders With | Assam, Nagaland, Bhutan, China (Tibet), Myanmar |
Major Religion | Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Indigenous faiths |
Famous For | Scenic beauty, Tawang Monastery, tribal culture, orchids, biodiversity, adventure tourism, easternmost state of India |