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- Article 371A
- A constitutional provision that protects Naga customary law, land, and resources, restricting Parliament's power to legislate on these subjects without the state assembly's consent.
- Hornbill Festival
- Nagaland's annual cultural festival held from 1 to 10 December at Kisama Heritage Village near Kohima, showcasing tribal dance, music, crafts, and cuisine.
- Nagaland statehood
- Nagaland became the 16th state of India on 1 December 1963 under the State of Nagaland Act, 1962, carved out of Assam.
- Mount Saramati
- The highest peak in Nagaland, located near the Myanmar border, rising to about 3,840 metres above sea level.
- Jhum cultivation
- A shifting cultivation practice in which forest patches are cleared and burned, cropped for a few years, then left fallow for regeneration.
- Mithun
- A semi-domesticated bovine, the state animal of Nagaland, kept by many Naga tribes and used in ceremonial exchange and feasts.
- State bird of Nagaland
- The Hornbill, a large bird with a prominent casque, symbolising bravery and status in Naga culture and featured on the state emblem.
- Kohima War Cemetery
- A memorial in Kohima commemorating soldiers who died in the 1944 Battle of Kohima during World War II, maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
- Kisama Heritage Village
- The site near Kohima where the annual Hornbill Festival is held, featuring traditional Naga houses and cultural performances.
- Dzukou Valley
- A scenic valley on the border of Nagaland and Manipur, known for its seasonal flowers, biodiversity, and trekking routes.
- Nagaland Legislative Assembly
- The unicameral state legislature of Nagaland, with 60 elected members, located in Kohima.
- Sekrenyi festival
- A major festival of the Angami tribe, celebrated in February with rituals, feasts, and traditional sports.
- Moatsu festival
- A festival of the Ao tribe celebrated in May after sowing, marked by community feasts, songs, and dances.
- Tuluni festival
- A festival of the Sumi tribe celebrated in July, involving feasts and the sharing of rice beer and meat.
- Aoleang festival
- A festival of the Konyak tribe celebrated in April, marking the new year and the sowing season with dances and feasts.
- Nagaland University
- A central university in Nagaland with campuses at Lumami and Kohima, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
- Intanki National Park
- A national park in Peren district, Nagaland, protecting elephants, tigers, and other wildlife in the state's forests.
- Blyth's tragopan
- A threatened pheasant species found in Nagaland's forests, known for its colourful plumage and listed as vulnerable.
- Nagaland state flower
- The rhododendron, a flowering plant found in the state's higher altitudes and adopted as the state flower.
- Nagaland state tree
- The alder, a tree species adopted as the state tree of Nagaland, common in the state's forests.
- Nagaland districts
- Nagaland is divided into 16 administrative districts, including Kohima, Dimapur, Mokokchung, Tuensang, and Mon, each headed by a Deputy Commissioner.
- Dimapur
- The largest commercial town in Nagaland, home to the state's only airport and main rail link, and the gateway to the state.
- Naga Morung
- A traditional bachelor's dormitory in many Naga villages, serving as a centre for oral history, music, and social training.
- Nagaland Public Service Commission
- The state commission that conducts recruitment to Nagaland civil services and other state government posts.
- Nagaland Hornbill emblem
- The state emblem of Nagaland features the Hornbill, reflecting the bird's cultural importance and the state's biodiversity.
- Nagaland climate
- Nagaland has a monsoon climate with heavy rainfall from May to September and cool winters in the hills.
- Nagaland tribes
- Nagaland has 17 recognised major tribes, including Angami, Ao, Konyak, Lotha, Sumi, Chakhesang, Rengma, Phom, and Zeliang.
- Nagaland official language
- English is the official language of Nagaland and the medium of instruction in schools and government offices.
- Nagaland statehood day
- 1 December is celebrated as Nagaland Statehood Day, marking the creation of the state in 1963.
- Nagaland Hornbill feather
- A symbol of bravery and status in several Naga tribes, worn in traditional headgear during festivals and ceremonies.
- Nagaland log drum
- A large wooden drum used in Naga festivals and community events, carved from a single tree trunk and struck to announce gatherings.
- Nagaland Naga shawl
- A traditional woven shawl with tribal patterns that indicate the wearer's identity, status, and achievements.