HIMACHAL PRADESH
Area: 55,673 sq. km
Latitude: 31˚ 54’N
Population: 60, 77,248
Longitude: 77˚ 18’ E
Principal languages: Hindi and Pahari
Capital: Simla
Situation: the state is bordered by Jammu and Kashmir in the
north, Tibet in the east, Uttaranchal in southeast, Haryana in the south and by
Punjab in the west and south – west.
Five major river systems, namely, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej
and Yamuna, Emanate from the Western Himalayas and pass through Himachal
Pradesh.
SIMALA
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Capital of Himachal Pradesh is the leading town
and the centre of education.
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An important hill station of India.
MANDI
