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Clouds which allude to the name of the state which means "abode of clouds" Three monoliths to represent the three main tribes in the state, the Khasi people, Jaintia people and the Garo people; A traditional wangala festival drum; Traditional Rikgitok and Paila beaded necklaces; The words “Government of Meghalaya” in the English language
It is made up of 28 states and 8 union territories. 6 states have adopted their own state mottos, while 22 states and 6 union territories use national motto of India as their state mottos. States [ edit ]
Meghalaya (/ ˌ m eɪ ɡ ə ˈ l eɪ ə, m eɪ ˈ ɡ ɑː l ə j ə /; [6] [7] lit. "the abode of clouds" [8]) is a state in northeast India.Meghalaya was formed on 21 January 1972 by carving out two districts from the state of Assam: (a) the United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills and (b) the Garo Hills. [9]
State emblem: Emblem of Meghalaya: New emblem adopted in January 2022 [87] Previously used a seal based on the national emblem of India. State motto: सत्यमेव जयते Satyameva Jayate (Truth alone triumphs) State animal: Clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) [88] State bird: Hill myna (Gracula religiosa) [89] [90] State flower
India is a country in South Asia.It is made up of 28 states and 8 union territories. Most of the states and union territories of India have their own state emblem, seal or coat of arms which is used as an official governmental symbol, while four states and five union territories continue to use the National Emblem of India as their official governmental seal.
The state is the wettest region of India, recording an average of 12,000 mm (470 in) of rains a year.[6] About 70% of the state is forested.[8] The Meghalaya subtropical forests ecoregion encompasses the state; its mountain forests are distinct from the lowland tropical forests to the north and south.
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France's national motto Liberté, égalité, fraternité, seen on a public building in Belfort.. This article lists state and national mottos for the world's nations. The mottos for some states lacking general international recognition, extinct states, non-sovereign nations, regions, and territories are listed, but their names are not bolded.