Geography of Arunachal Pradesh
| Region | Northeast India |
|---|---|
| • Total | 83,743 km2 (32,333 sq mi) |
| • Land | 98.09% |
| • Water | 1.91% |
| Borders | Bhutan, China, Burma, Assam, Nagaland |
What is the border of Arunachal Pradesh?
It borders Myanmar in the east, Bhutan in the west and China in the north and north-east. On the south, the State shares inter-state boundaries with Assam and hills of Nagaland in the south-east.
Which Pass connects Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh with other parts of India?
Bum La Pass
| Bum La Pass | |
|---|---|
| Border Personnel Meeting point at the Bumla Pass | |
| Elevation | 15,200 feet (4,600 m) |
| Location | Cona County (Tibet) and Tawang district (Arunachal Pradesh, India) |
| Range | Himalaya |
What is area of Arunachal Pradesh?
32,333 mi²
Arunachal Pradesh/Area
Why Arunachal is called Land of dawn?
Much of Arunachal Pradesh is covered by the Himalayas. Arunachal Pradesh means ‘Land of the dawn-lit mountains’ – in reference to its position as the easternmost state of India.
Who owns Arunachal Pradesh?
Arunachal Pradesh shares a 1,129 km border with China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. As of the 2011 Census of India, Arunachal Pradesh has a population of 1,382,611 and an area of 83,743 square kilometres (32,333 sq mi)….
| Arunachal Pradesh | |
|---|---|
| Tree | Hollong |
Which Pass connects Arunachal Pradesh with Tibet?
Bomdi-La pass
The Bomdi-La pass connects Arunachal Pradesh with Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet. It is located in the east of Bhutan.
Why is Sela Pass famous?
Sela Pass is located at the border between West Kameng district and Tawang district. Sela Pass is famous for the beautiful Sela Lake which is located adjacent to the mountain pass. The lake takes the color of the sky.
What is the capital of Arunachal?
ItanagarExecutive Branch
Arunachal Pradesh/Capitals
Capital of the State is Itanagar in Papumpare district. Itanagar is named after Ita fort meaning fort of bricks, build in the 14th century AD. Arunachal Pradesh find mentioned in the literature of Kalika Purana and Mahabharta.
Who is the CM of Arunachal Pradesh?
Pema Khandu of the Bharatiya Janata Party is the current incumbent….List of chief ministers of Arunachal Pradesh.
| Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Pema Khandu since 17 July 2016 | |
| Status | Head of Government |
| Abbreviation | CM |
| Member of | Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly |
Is Arunachal part of Tibet?
The state is like a protective shield to the northeast. However, China claims Arunachal Pradesh as a part of southern Tibet. And while China may lay claim to the entire state, its main interest lies in the district of Tawang, which is in the north-western region of Arunachal and borders Bhutan and Tibet.
What is the old name of Arunachal Pradesh?
the North- East Frontier Agency
Evolution. Arunachal has become full-fledged State on February 20, 1987. Till 1972, it was known as the North- East Frontier Agency (NEFA) . It gained the Union Territory status on January 20, 1972 and renamed as Arunachal Pradesh.
