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What is the approximate percentage of the geographical boundary of Northeast India that shares an international border with neighbouring countries?
What is the approximate percentage of the geographical boundary of Northeast India that shares an international border with neighbouring countries?
Which state connects the Northeast region to the rest of mainland India?
Which state connects the Northeast region to the rest of mainland India?
Which region comprises eight states known as the 'Seven Sisters'?
Which region comprises eight states known as the 'Seven Sisters'?
What is the total area of Northeast India in comparison to the total area of India?
What is the total area of Northeast India in comparison to the total area of India?
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Which country shares the longest international border with Northeast India?
Which country shares the longest international border with Northeast India?
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Geographical Boundaries of Northeast India
- Approximately 46% of Northeast India's geographical boundary shares an international border with neighbouring countries.
Connectivity and Regions
- The state of Siliguri Corridor (Chicken's Neck) connects the Northeast region to the rest of mainland India.
- The Northeast region comprises eight states, commonly referred to as the 'Seven Sisters' (except for Sikkim).
- The 'Seven Sisters' states are Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.
Land Area
- Northeast India accounts for approximately 7.8% of the total area of India.
International Border
- Bangladesh shares the longest international border with Northeast India.
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Test your knowledge of Northeast India with this quiz! Explore the geography, culture, and history of the "Seven Sisters" and Sikkim. See how much you know about this unique and diverse region of India.
