Meghalaya · 01 / 30
Overview
The abode of clouds, with matrilineal societies and the wettest inhabited places on earth.
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Meghalaya is a state of North East India with its seat of government at Shillong.
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It spans 22,429 km² across 12 districts and is home to roughly 34 lakh people.
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The regional economy is measured at about ₹0.51 lakh crore in gross state domestic product.
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Mawsynram receives the highest rainfall in the world
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Khasi, Garo and Jaintia societies are matrilineal
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Living root bridges are grown from rubber fig trees