ARUNACHAL PRADESH:

(INTRODUCTION):

Arunachal Pradesh  is called "Land of the Rising Sun". The literary meaning of the "Land of the Rising Sun" is "the land of the dawn lit mountains." The state has its capital in Itanagar, which is also its largest city. 

Area of Arunachal Pradesh :

The total area covered by Arunachal Pradesh is 83743 sq km.

Arunachal Pradesh Geography Covering an area of 83743 sq km, Arunachal Pradesh extends from the snow covered Himalayas to the Brahmaputra plains. It is located between 26° 30' and 29° 30' North latitude and 91° 30' and 97° 30' East longitude. Lying at the country's north eastern tip, the state is surrounded by Tibet in the north and north east, Bhutan in the west and Assam and Nagaland in the south. 

The Himalayan range, besides the Himalayan foothills and Patkai hills, covers the majority of the state. 

Arunachal Pradesh Climate:

The presence of Himalayas has affected the climate of Arunachal Pradesh to a large extent. The climate of the state varies in accordance with the altitude. The upper regions of the state experience alpine or tundra climate, while the middle Himalayan portions have temperate climate. Humid conditions prevail in the lower regions of the state.

Evergreen forests cover more than 60 % of area with its numerous turbulent streams, roaring rivers, deep gorges, lofty mountains, snow-clad shining peaks, hundred and thousand species of flora and fauna. Its endless variation of scenic beauty is the first to greet the sunrise in the country. 

The economy of Arunachal Pradesh:

The economy of Arunachal Pradesh is home mainly by agriculture. Agricultural economy of the state is sponsored by the cultivation of rice, maize, millet, wheat, pulses, ginger sugar cane, and oilseeds. The soil of Arunachal Pradesh is also suitable for vegetable and fruit gardens. Among the fruits are grown here, the most important are pineapple, orange, lemon, plum, pear, cherry and peach. Jhum, the local term for shifting cultivation, which was widely practiced by tribal groups, is now less practiced. The forest products are the second largest source of the economy. From Arunachal Pradesh is densely forested, wood, teak and coatings play an important role in state revenues. Its main industries are sawmills, plywood factories (although declared illegal by the state government), rice mills, storage units of fruits, handicrafts and handlooms. Tourism is another important source of business in Arunachal Pradesh due to its scenic spots. Since 1980, the gross domestic product of the state of Arunachal Pradesh has been steadily increasing.

Generally speaking people can be separated into three artistic groups on the source of their religious and communal affinities. The Sherdukpens of Tawang and West Kameng regions and Monpas track the convention of Mahayana Buddhism Lamaist known for its religious favour; the people of these groups of people have richly ornamented Buddhist temples, nearby called ‘Gompas. Even though largely farmers who practice terrace crop growing, several of these people are also shepherds and herds of yaks and sheep rearing mountains, ethnically related to themselves and Memba Khamba living in the tall mountains beside its northern borders, Singphos and Khamptis living in the eastern division of the state there are the Buddhists of Hinayana sect. It is supposed to have been migrating from Thailand and Burma decades ago and still prehistoric scripts resulting from the original group of other homeland.

The citizens are Adis, Apatanis, Nishis, Bangnis, Akas, Mijis, Mishmis, etc Moon God namely Donyi Polo and ThongsasL os who worship Sun and Abo-Tani, the unique ancestors for the majority of these peoples. Their religious rituals largely coincide with phases of agricultural cycles. They pray to nature deities and build all animal forfeits. Jhumming traditionally practice or shifting. Adis and widely Apatanis put into practice wet rice farming and have a significant agricultural market. Apatanis are famed for its rice-cum-fish farming. They are specialized for decades in yielding two harvests of fish all along with every yield of rice. However, the geographical division has created different characteristics in language, dress and customs within them.

The Beauty of Nature Speak in Arunachal Pradesh: