Mizo Theological Forum (MTF)

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Mizoram is located in the northern tip of the Northeast of India, sandwiched between two international boundaries, Myanmar in the East and South, and Bangladesh in the South and West. The north is bounded by the states of Assam, Manipur and Tripura. The total area of Mizoram is 21,081 sq. kms. The direction of the rivers and hill ranges run from North to South, and the heights of the mountains vary from 700 metres to 2,300 metres. The topography is hilly and rugged with deep gorges and lofty mountain ranges. Most of the hills rise above 900 metres on an average. The hill ranges tend to be higher in the Eastern side tapering off to the North and South. Champhai valley is the only plateau in Mizoram which is about 12 sq. km. in area, and is situated in the eastern part. The land is endowed with varieties of flora and fauna. A vast area of Mizoram is covered by natural vegetation of valuable timber trees and other forest resources. The land is lush with green forests, plentiful rivers, awe-inspiring dark and greyish brown hills. Temperature varies from 8�� to 18�� C in winter and 20�� centigrade to 30�� C in summer. The low-lying areas are moist and the higher regions are pleasantly cool and ideal for living. The Tropic of Cancer passes through Mizoram, and the whole area falls under the tropical monsoon belt. The land receives an annual rainfall of 200 cm. Therefore, all the tropical crops like rice, fruits and vegetables are grown in Mizoram.