¨ Language - Manipuri

¨ Formed on January 21st 1972.

¨ Known as ‘jewel of India’ (called by Jawaharlal Nehru).

¨ Highcourt is at Guwahathi.

¨ The only floating national park in the world, Keibul "Lamjao is in Loktak lake.

¨ Sangai-dancing deer in Keibul Lamjao is found only here.

¨ Loktak lake is the biggest freshwater lake of Eastern India.

¨ Handloom is the major industry of Manipur.

¨ The first state to introduce Oak Tasar industry.

¨ Famous dance form Rasaleela.

¨ Khwairamband Bazaar at Imphal is a market run by women.

¨ The flag of INA was first raied at Moirang on April 4, 1944.

¨ INA museum.

¨ Ukhrul - highest hillstation in Manipur.

¨ Two war cemeteries maintained by the commonwealth war Graves commission is in Imphal.

¨ Chief festival - Yaosang.

¨ Famous for a variety of orchids Orchid yard of Khongampat.

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