Geography

Arunachal Pradesh is located between 26.28° N and 29.30° N latitude and 91.20° E and 97.30°
E longitude and has an area of 83,743 km2 (32,333 sq mi).
The highest peak in the state is Kangto, at 7,060 metres (23,160 ft). Nyegi Kangsang, the
main Gorichen peak, and the Eastern Gorichen peak are other tall Himalaya peaks. The state's
mountain ranges, in the extreme East of India, are described as "the place where the sun rises"
in historical Indian texts and named the Aruna Mountains, which inspired the name of the state.
The villages of Dong (more accessible by car, and with a lookout favoured by tourists)
and Vijaynagar (on the edge of Myanmar) receive the first sunlight in all of India

Languages/Dialects

The number and diversity of languages/dialects spoken in Arunachal Pradesh are not conclusively known. 30, possibly
50, distinct languages/dialects in addition to innumerable dialects and sub-dialects coinciding with tribal areas are in
use. Some of them are Nyishi, Dafla, Miji, Adi, Gallong, Wancho, Tagin, Hill Miri, Mishui, Mohpa, Nocte, Aka, Tangsa,
Khamti. Vast majority of them belong to the Tibeto - Burman language family. Hindi is making constant inroads.
Nagamese is fairly widely used as a link language in some areas

Politics
Arunachal Pradesh suffered political crisis between April 2016 and December 2016. The Indian
National Congress Chief Minister Nabam Tuki replaced Jarbom Gamlin as the Chief Minister of
Arunachal Pradesh on 1 November 2011 and continued until January 2016. After a political crisis
in 2016, President's rule was imposed ending his tenure as the chief minister. In February
2016, Kalikho Pul became the Chief Minister when 14 disqualified MLAs were reinstated by
the Supreme Court. On 13 July 2016, the Supreme Court quashed the Arunachal Pradesh
Governor J.P. Rajkhowa's order to advance the Assembly session from 14 January 2016 to 16
December 2015, which resulted in President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh. As a result, Nabam
Tuki was reinstated as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh on 13 July 2016. But hours
before floor test, he resigned as the chief minister on 16 July 2016. He was succeeded by Pema
Khandu as the INC Chief Minister who later joined PPA in September 2016 along with majority of
MLAs. Pema Khandu further joined BJP in December 2016 along with majority of MLAs.
Arunachal Pradesh becomes 2nd NE state to achieve ODF status.

History of Arunachal Pradesh

In 1912–13 the British Indian government made agreements with the indigenous peoples of
the Himalayas of northeastern India to set up the Balipara frontier tract in the west, the Sadiya
frontier tract in the east, and the Abor and Mishmi hills and the Tirap frontier tract in the south.
Together those tracts became the North East Frontier Agency, which is now Arunachal Pradesh. The
northern boundary of the territory (now of the state) determined at that time became known as
the McMahon Line; it is about 550 miles (885 km) long and has been a lasting point
of contention between India and China.

The boundary takes its name from Sir Henry McMahon, secretary in the Indian foreign department
and representative of Great Britain at the conference held in 1912–13 in Simla (now called Shimla, in
the state of Himachal Pradesh) to settle frontier and other matters relating to Tibet. To the British,
the line marked the geographic, ethnic, and administrative boundary between the two regions, and
delegates from Great Britain, China, and Tibet agreed that the frontier between Tibet and
northeastern India indeed should follow the crest of the high Himalayas. Two days later, however,
the Chinese republican government disavowed its delegate and refused to sign a convention

Climate[edit]

The climate of Arunachal Pradesh varies with elevation. The low-altitude areas have a humid
subtropical climate. High-altitude areas (3500–5500 m) have a subtropical highland climate and
alpine climate. Arunachal Pradesh receives 2,000 to 5,000 millimetres (79 to 197 in) of rainfall
annually,[53] 70%–80% obtained between May and October.

Dance

It goes without mention that dance forms a chief ingredient in the festivities of Arunachal
Pradesh. Like in many other states of India, Arunachal Pradesh dance forms the basis of all
celebrations in the territory.

Some of the important dance of Arunachal Pradesh that deserves special mention in this context
are:

 Aji Lamu (Monpa Tribe)

 Chalo (Nocte Tribe)
 Hiirii Khaniing (Apatani Tribe)
 Lion and Peacock dance (Monpa)
 Pasi Kongki (Adi)
 Ponung (Adi Tribe)
 Popir (Adi Tribe), etc

Dresses

Arunachal Pradesh, land of diversity with over 25 tribes and 100 sub-tribes. People here love
their traditional costumes. The Traditional dress of Arunachal Pradesh includes shawls,
wraps, and skirts. Though the tribes have common ethnicity, depending on the geographic
region dressing style differs. Weaving is said to be in the blood of Arunachal Pradesh natives.

Arunachal Pradesh inhibits cultural diversity when comes to clothing. Mostly, they have
derived the style of clothing from their ancestors. The Handloom industry is a thriving
industry in Arunachal Pradesh.

Food

The type of the dishes of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh vary within the region, according
to tribal influence (with the influence of Apatanis, Chuki, adi and Nishi)
Apong or rice beer made from fermented rice or millet is a popular beverage in Arunachal
Pradesh, as an alcoholic drink.[1] There are different varieties of rice beer with different flavours.
 The staple food is rice along with fish, meat (Lukter) and many green vegetables. Different
varieties of rice are available. Lettuce is the most common and preferred vegetable of all,
prepared by boiling it with ginger, coriander and green chillies and pinch of salt. Boiled rice cakes
wrapped in leaves is a famous snack. Dishes in eastern districts like Tirap and Changlang have
some different method in their way of food preparation

Intresting facts

 The state is known as the land of the rising sun as it receives the first sunrise in the country. The
first rays of the sun fall on the Dong Valley which stands at a height of 1240 metres.

 It is the most linguistically enriched state in the Asian subcontinent. It is home to about 26 tribes
and 100 sub-tribes and over 30 languages are spoken here.

 The largest monastery in India, the Tawang Monastery, is situated here.

 The state is known as a paradise for botanists. It is home to nearly 200 different species and a
large variety of mammals. The forests in the state are so widespread that they cover
approximately 82 percent of the state. About one-third of the forest area is a habitat area and is
home to more than five hundred mammal species and thousands of bird species. The state is
also known as the orchid state of India since it has the highest concentration of orchid species in
the country.

 The Dhola Sadiya bridge built across the Lohit River in Arunachal Pradesh is the longest
connecting bridge in India. It connects Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and is 9 km long.