¨ Capital - Itanagar

¨ Languages - Nishingn, Miji, Adi, Nokte, Monpo, Mismi.

¨ State bird is Hornbill

¨ Eastern most sate of India formed on Feb 20, 1987 as India’s 24th state

¨ Earlier it was known as North East Frontier Agency (NEFA)

¨ Arunachal is called "Land of sun rays" & "Land of down lit Mountains"

¨ It is the least densely populated Indian state.

¨ This state has highest percentage of forest density

¨ Majority of population is engaged in shifting cultivation known as "Jhuming"

¨ Tawang Monastry is the largest Buddhist

¨ monastery in India

¨ Adi, Nishin, Abatany are the famous tribes here

¨ Bhrahmaputhra first touches the state Arunachalpradesh. Here it is known as Di- hang

¨ National parks :- Moiling, Namiri,

¨ Wildlife Sanctuaries - Orang, Nandaba, Pakkui

¨ Dance forms - Chaloloku, Booriboot