Meghalaya
Geography
The state of Meghalaya is situated in the north-eastern part of India. The state capital is Shillong which is located at an altitude of 1496 mts. above sea level.
Meghalaya is located between Latitude 20° 1' N & 26° 5' N and Longitude 85° 49' E & 92° 52' E. The total area covered by the state is 22,429 Sq. Km and the total forest area is 8510 sq. km.
The highest point is the Shillong peak which is at a height of 1965 m above seas level.
The State is bounded on the North by Goalpara, Kamrup and Nowgong districts of Assam, on the East by Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills Districts of Assam, and on the South and West by Bangladesh.
Meghalaya is one of the most beautiful states in the country. Nature has blessed the state with abundant rainfall, sun-shine, virgin forests, high plateaus, tumbling waterfalls, crystal clear rivers and much more.
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