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Mizoram is one of the most mountainous states of Northeast India and is characterised by a distinctive landscape of parallel hill ranges, narrow valleys, steep slopes, ridges, deep gorges and fast-flowing rivers . Its physical geography is closely related to the geological structure and geomorphic evolution of the eastern extension of the Himalayan mountain system. The physiography of Mizoram can be understood through its relief, geological structure, slope characteristics, drainage pattern and processes of erosion and denudation . The hills of Mizoram belong to the Eastern Hills or Purvanchal extension of the Northern Mountains . The landscape is young and structurally controlled. Longitudinal mountain ridges generally trend from north to south , while narrow valleys occur between them. Running water has played a major role in carving the present relief, producing deeply dissected hills, ravines, gorges and valley systems. Physiographic Characteristics of Mizoram The major physiograph...

Mizoram: Geography, Physiography, Rivers, Climate, History, People and Culture Introduction Mizoram is a picturesque state in Northeast India , renowned for its rolling hills, dense forests, dramatic valleys, vibrant tribal culture and unique geographical location. The name Mizoram is closely associated with the Mizo people , who have developed a distinctive cultural identity shaped by the mountainous environment of the region. Located between Bangladesh and Myanmar , Mizoram occupies a strategically important position in India's northeastern frontier. Its international boundaries, mountainous terrain and location between South and Southeast Asia give the state considerable geographical and geopolitical significance. Mizoram lies approximately between 21°56′ N and 24°31′ N latitudes and 92°16′ E and 93°26′ E longitudes . A large proportion of its boundary is international, with Bangladesh to the west and Myanmar to the east and south . Mizoram became the 23rd state of the Indian U...