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Mizoram is one of the states in North East India. It boasts of the second-most literate state in the country after Kerala.
The great majority of Mizoram's population is comprised of ethnic Mizos. The Mizos are divided into numerous tribes, the largest of which is the Lushai, which comprises almost two-thirds of the state's population. Other major Mizo tribes include the Ralte, the Hmar, the Paihte, the Poi, the Mara, and the Pawi. The Chakma, a non-Mizo tribe, is of Arakanese origin.
Ethnic groups
The great majority of Mizoram's population is comprised of ethnic Mizos. The Mizos are divided into numerous tribes, the largest of which is the Lushai, which comprises almost two-thirds of the state's population. Other major Mizo tribes include the Ralte, the Hmar, the Paihte, the Poi, the Mara, and the Pawi. The Chakma, a non-Mizo tribe, is of Arakanese origin.
Religion
Some 87 percent of the population (including almost all ethnic Mizos) is Christian, mostly Presbyterian and Baptist. This Christian heritage is shared by a majority in the nearby states of Nagaland and Meghalaya, and by a large minority in neighbouring Manipur.
The Chakma practice Theravada Buddhism, mixed with elements of Hinduism and Animism.
Mizoram Facts and figures
* Area: 21,087 km²
* Population (2001 Census): 888,573
o Ethnic groups:
+ Mizo/Lushai: 35.6%
+ Hmar: 26.9%
+ Poi: 8%
+ Chakma: 5.7%
+ Ralte: 7%
+ Pawi: 5.1%
+ Mara: 5.0%
+ Kuki: 4.6%
+ Other: 0.1%
o Religion (2001 Census):
+ Christians: 87.0%
+ Buddhists: 7.9%
+ Hindus: 3.6%
+ Muslims: 1.1%
+ Others: 0.3%
+ Religions not stated: 0.1%
* Capital: Aizawl (population 260,000)
* Autonomous District Councils: 3, Mara Autonomous District Council Lai Autonomous District Council & Chakma Autonomous District Council.
* Districts
o Aizawl
o Lunglei
o Kolasib
o Mamit
o Serchhip
o Saiha
o Champhai
o Lawngtlai
Economy
Mizoram's gross state domestic product for 2004 is estimated at $685 million in current prices. Source: Wikipedia
Cities and towns info.: Aizawl - Champhai - Siaha - Lunglei - Kolasib - Mamit
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