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	Meghalaya - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Meghalaya (मेघालय in Devanāgarī) is a small state in north-eastern India.
		Meghalaya was originally part of Assam, and became a separate state on 21 January 1972.
		Meghalaya is one of three states in India to have a Christian majority; the other two (Nagaland and Mizoram) are also in the north-east of India.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Meghalaya (353 words)

	Encyclopedia: Meghalaya (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Meghalaya or 'abode of the clouds', is a source of inspiration to anypoet, a dramatic canvas for an artist's dream, and the ideal retreat for people in search of beauty and solitude.
		Carved out of the former state of Assam, Meghalaya is one of the sevensister states of the North Eastern region, bordered by Assam in the north and Bangladesh in the south.
		Meghalaya is one of the country’s newest states with its capital at Shillong.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Meghalaya (1362 words)

	AllRefer.com - Meghalaya, India (Indian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		Meghalaya is in the Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia hills, at an elevation of 4,000–6,000 ft (1,220–1,830 m).
		Meghalaya was formerly part of Assam state; it became a separate state in 1972.
		Meghalaya suffers sporadic violence as indigenous hill peoples try to repel illegal immigrants from Bangladesh.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/M/Meghalay.html (214 words)

	RCILTS, IIT Guwahati (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Meghalaya is a region of great scenic beauty : a panorama of lush, undulating hills, fertile valleys, waterfalls, sparkling mountain streams and lakes.
		With an approximate area of 22, 429 square kilometers Meghalaya is bounded by Assam in the North and the East, and the plains of Bangladesh in the South and West.
		Meghalaya occupies a mountainous plateau of great scenic beauty where the average elevation is just under 2000 m (6500 ft).
	www.iitg.ernet.in /rcilts/meghalaya.html (340 words)

	MEGHALAYA
		Meghalaya (abode of the clouds), also known as the 'Scotland of the East' for its scenic magnificence, was inaugurated as an autonomous state on April 2, 1970 and was declared a state of the Indian Union on Jan 21, 1972.
		North latitude, Meghalaya is surrounded by Assam on the north and the east and by Bangladesh on the south and the west.
		The state of Meghalaya is sparsely populated due to its rugged terrains and inhospitable environment.
	www.neportal.org /northeastfiles/Meghalaya/index.asp (338 words)

	Tourism of India - States of India - Meghalaya
		Meghalaya, meaning "abode of the clouds", is one of the country's newest states.
		Carved out of the state of Assam, Meghalaya is one of the seven sister states of the North-Eastern region, bordered by Assam in the north and Bangladesh in the south.
		Meghalaya is divided into five administrative districts of the Jaintia hills, East and West Garo hills and East and West Khasi hills.
	www.tourismofindia.com /sts/stmeghalaya.htm (262 words)

	Meghalaya
		Meghalaya or 'abode of the clouds', is a source of inspiration to any poet, a dramatic canvas for an artist's dream, and the ideal retreat for people in search of beauty and solitude.
		Carved out of the former state of Assam, Meghalaya is one of the seven sister states of the North Eastern region, bordered by Assam in the north and Bangladesh in the south.
		Meghalaya experiences the two seasons, of winter and monsoon, and is characterized by a cool climate throughout the year.
	www.ashextourism.com /Meghalaya/meghalaya.htm (357 words)

	States of India - Meghalaya, Information about Maghalaya, Tours to Meghalaya, Holidays to Meghalaya
		Meghalaya is subject to vagaries of the monsoon.
		Meghalaya is the homeland mainly of the Khasis, the Jaintias and the Garos.
		The Garos inhabit western Meghalaya, the Khasis in central Meghalaya, and the Jaintias in eastern Meghalaya.
	www.cultureholidays.com /states/meghalaya.htm (713 words)

	Meghalaya (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Meghalaya means “abode of the clouds” in Sanskrit, which is an appropriate name for one of the wettest regions on Earth.
		About one third of Meghalaya is covered in dense forests which are home to an abundance of wildlife, including tiger, elephant, leopard, wild pig, wolves, deer, snakes, peacocks, hornbills, and mynahs.
		Meghalaya has a single chamber Legislative Assembly of 60 seats, and sends three members to the Indian national parliament—one to the Rajya Sabha (upper house) and two to the Lok Sabha (lower house).
	www.culturalpursuits.com /meghalaya_general.htm (402 words)

	Meghalaya,Meghalaya Tourism,Meghalaya in India,Meghalaya Tourism Guide,Travel to Meghalaya,Meghalaya India Travel ...
		Literally known as 'the abode of clouds', Meghalaya is a hilly state landlocked between Assam and Bangladesh; abounding breathtaking scenic beauty coupled with a bracing climate.
		Meghalaya, of Scottish scenery and Indian charm, is a tiny state tucked away in-between Assam and Bangladesh.
		Meghalaya is dotted with a number of divine tourist spots, where Nature unveils herself in all her glory.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /meghalaya (981 words)

	Encyclopedia article: Meghalaya (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Meghalaya (मेघालय) is a small state (The way something is with respect to its main attributes) in north-eastern India (A republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947).
		Meghalaya was originally part of Assam (State in northeastern India), and became a separate state on 21 January 1972.
		The Khasi (additional info and facts about Khasi), the largest group, followed by the Garos (additional info and facts about Garos), were among those known to the British (The people of Great Britain) as "hill tribe (additional info and facts about hill tribe) s".
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/me/meghalaya.htm (586 words)

	Tourism of Meghalaya hotels and profile, Meghalaya travel guide, Meghalaya travel map, tourism map of Meghalaya
		Meghalaya is a dream come true for the tourist.
		It is a happy land of magnificent beauty, undulating hills, rolling grasslands, cascading waterfalls, snaking rivers, terraced slopes and thrilling wildlife.Some of the important tourist spots are Uniam Lake, Kyllang Rock, Nohsngithiang falls at Mawsmai, and the monoliths of Nartiang.
		A common cultural tradition of all the tribes of Meghalaya is the matriarchal law of inheritance by which, custody to property and succession of family position runs through the female line, passing from the mother to the youngest daughter, instead of the male line as is common elsewhere in the country.
	mapsofindia.com /stateprofiles/meghalaya (887 words)

	1Up India > India > Meghalaya > General Information about Meghalaya can be found here.
		Meghalaya was declared as a state on 21st January, 1972.
		Meghalaya experiences two seasons: winter and monsoon and is characterised by cool climate throughout the year.
		Shillong forms the capital city and is situated in the centre of a high plateau, is often referred to as the 'Scotland of the East'.
	www.1upindia.com /states/meghalaya (528 words)

	India by State: Meghalaya (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Meghalaya is a north eastern state of the Indian federation, one of the smaller ones also.
		Meghalaya is located in the southern forelands of the Himalayas, most of the country lies at an elevation of around 1,000m asl.
		The mountain ridge of Meghalaya is mostly composed of limestone, at least at a certain elevation.
	www.showcaves.com /english/in/region/Meghalaya.html (755 words)

	Meghalaya travel guide,meghalaya places of interest,meghalaya tourist places,attractions of meghalaya,travel ...
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		It was set in an undulating valley covered with thick groves of pine and rhododendron trees at an altitude of 5200 ft in 1898 as a 9 (nine) hole course and later converted into a 18 (eighteen) hole course in 1924 by Captain Jackson and C. Rhodes.
		Ranikor is one of Meghalaya's most popular spots for angling, with an abundance of carp and other fresh water fish.
	www.tourmyindia.com /states/meghalaya/place.html (2669 words)

	rediff.com: Meghalaya CM embroiled in corruption scam, exit imminent (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Rocked by an alleged corruption scam, Meghalaya Chief Minister E K Mawlong is all set to be replaced with party leaders mounting pressure on him to step down.
		Former Meghalaya chief minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Purno Agitok Sangma has arrived in the state capital Shillong to assist in the transition.
		Former Meghalaya law minister G S Massar is heading a committee examining the agreement.
	www.rediff.com /news/2001/nov/02megha.htm (497 words)

	BBC NEWS \| South Asia \| World's wettest area dries up (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Through an act of parliament it was promptly named Meghalaya, which means "Home of the Clouds" in Sanskrit and Hindi.
		Meghalaya enjoys the distinction of having two of the world's wettest places: Cherrapunji and Mawsynram.
		Cherrapunji residents are worried because the small town and the villages around it have received less and less rain over the years during monsoon.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/south_asia/2977169.stm (735 words)

	BBC NEWS \| South Asia \| Women's domination under threat
		According to India's National Family Health Survey, Meghalaya is where parents have shown the least interest to have a male child - 73% less than the national average.
		But Meghalaya men who have travelled to other parts of India and seen how the males dominate there are beginning to resent their role back home.
		One of the reasons the demand for change in property laws is gaining ground in Meghalaya is because many Khasi and Jaintia women have married people from outside the region, -Dhkars as they are known.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/south_asia/3015838.stm (590 words)

	Meghalaya (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		This new package of incentives herein after referred to as "Meghalaya Incentive Scheme 1997" shall remain in operation for a period of 5 (Five) years commencing from Fifteenth August 1997 or till such time as the Government may deem fit.
		Effective date of implementation of Meghalaya Incentive Scheme 1997 is Fifteenth August 1997 and from this date the Meghalaya Package Scheme of Incentives 1988 and other relevant Industrial Policy resolutions will cease to be operative unless specifically provided for hereinafter.
		Units enlisted under Meghalaya Package Scheme of Incentive 1988, but completing final effective steps after the effective date of Meghalaya Incentive Scheme 1997 will be covered by the Meghalaya Incentive Scheme 1997.
	www.laghu-udyog.com /policies/state/meghalaya/pstmy04x.htm (990 words)

	Jungle Travels - Meghalaya (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Home for nearly 300 species of orchids, Meghalaya is also rich in wildlife.
		The Khasi, Jaintia, Bhoi, War collectively known as the Hynniewtrep people predominantly inhabit the district of East Meghalaya.The Garo Hills predominantly inhabited by the Garos, belonging to the Bodo family of the Tibeto-Burman race, said to have migrated from Tibet.
		Guwahati is the gateway to the North East including Meghalaya.
	www.jungletravelsindia.com /meghalaya.htm (173 words)

	CRAFTS of North-East - Textiles of Meghalaya
		Although a small state, Meghalaya is the homeland of three ancient hill communities, the Khasi, Jaintias and Garos, and is a land of considerable natural beauty.
		The Koch is a tribe inhabiting the western Garo hills of Meghalaya.
		The Mikir of Meghalaya are presently and popularly known as Karbi (brotherhood) or Arlong meaning man. The mikir can be identified by the vertical tattoo marks that they have on the nose, by the pattern on their shawls and their traditional dress.
	ignca.nic.in /craft254.htm (2226 words)

	Surfing bangalore -Meghalaya (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		A city with a population of over half a million people is the capital of Meghalaya and was the seat of the government of Assam during the British Raj from 1874 until 1905.
		Shillong's picturesque setting and salubrious climate were considered suitable for sanatoriums and holiday homes for British civillians from the suffering heat of the plains.
		Cradled in the rain shadow of Shillong peak(highest point in Meghalaya), flanked by Mawpat hill in the north and overlooking Lumdiengei (an extinct volcano) further west, Shillong lies in the midst of idyllic surroundings ; a paradise for those who appreciate nature and exotic landscape.
	www.bangalorenet.com /system1/larsing/place.html (580 words)

	Northeast : HindustanTimes.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The assurance was given to Meghalaya CM, who took up the matter with Singh and Union Home minister Shivraj Patil during his Delhi stay.
		Three Meghalaya forest officials who are said to have strayed into Bangladeshi territory at Jaliakhola in the Jaintia Hills district last Friday were abducted by personnel of the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR), delayed reports reaching here have said.
		According to doctors, the disease caused is spread by lice and ticks, different species of which are found in the forests of Meghalaya.
	www.hindustantimes.com /news/7457_0,000800050003.htm (275 words)

	Terrestrial Ecoregions -- Meghalaya subtropical forests (IM0126)
		The Meghalaya Subtropical Forests [IM0126] ecoregion is one of the wettest ecoregions in the Indo-Pacific region, with parts receiving more than 11 meters of rainfall over the course of a year.
		The Meghalaya Subtropical Forests [IM0126] are also the gateway to the Malayan fauna.
		The former represents a distinct vegetation type in the hills of Meghalaya, as depicted in MacKinnon's reconstruction of the original vegetation in the region.
	www.worldwildlife.org /wildworld/profiles/terrestrial/im/im0126_full.html (1083 words)

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