{"id":35136,"date":"2023-11-09T14:54:17","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T13:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sikkim.ch\/manipur\/"},"modified":"2024-07-31T17:38:20","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T15:38:20","slug":"manipur","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sikkim.ch\/en\/manipur\/","title":{"rendered":"Manipur"},"content":{"rendered":"
The gateway to Myanmar<\/div>\n

Manipur<\/h1>\n
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General information<\/h2>\n
The mighty river – Brahmaputra<\/div>\n
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General information<\/b>
Manipur is a state in northeastern India, bordering Myanmar. It is known for its lush vegetation, rich culture and diverse ethnic groups.<\/span><\/p>\n

Location and size<\/b>
Manipur is located in north-eastern India and is the fourth smallest of the seven states in the region. It has an area of around 22,300 square kilometers and is therefore roughly the size of a bit larger than half of Switzerland.<\/span><\/p>\n

Geography<\/b>
Manipur is a hilly state with an average altitude of around 750 meters. The foothills of the Himalayas lie to the north and east of the state, while the Indo-Gangetic Plain extends to the south and west.<\/span><\/p>\n

Climate<\/b>
The climate in Manipur is tropical. The monsoon season lasts from June to September and brings plenty of rainfall. The average annual temperature is around 24 degrees Celsius.<\/span><\/p>\n

Population<\/b>
The population of Manipur is around 2.8 million people. The largest ethnic group is the Meiteis, who make up around 60% of the population. Numerous other ethnic groups also live in Manipur, including Kukis, Nagas and Chakmas.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n