Detail Factual Overview

Geography & Climate

Meghalaya, meaning "The Abode of Clouds," is a beautiful hill state in Northeast India, known for its rolling green hills, highest rainfall, and breathtaking landscapes.

 Where is Meghalaya Located?

✅ Region: Northeast India
✅ Borders:

• North & East: Assam
• South & West: Bangladesh
  ✅ Capital City: Shillong (Known as "Scotland of the East")
  ✅ Coordinates: 25.57° N, 91.88° E
  ✅ Area: 22,429 sq. km
  ✅ Elevation: Varies between 150m to 1,965m, with hilly terrain & deep valleys

 Key Geographic Features of Meghalaya

✅ Khasi Hills – Home to Shillong, Cherrapunji & Living Root Bridges.
✅ Jaintia Hills – Famous for Dawki, Umngot River & Krang Suri Falls.
✅ Garo Hills – Known for Nokrek Biosphere Reserve, Balpakram National Park & Wangala Festival.
✅ Cherrapunji & Mawsynram – Among the wettest places on Earth.
✅ Umiam Lake & Laitlum Canyon – Scenic valleys & adventure spots.

 Climate of Meghalaya – What to Expect?

Meghalaya experiences a temperate and subtropical climate, with cool summers, heavy monsoons & chilly winters.

 Mawsynram & Cherrapunji receive the highest rainfall in the world (12,000mm annually)!