Tribal oriented population with NAGA tribes dominating the tribal rulings. In 1816, Burmese took over the region and had it under its control till 1892, when British took over, and administered under East Bengal Assam province. After independence, it was part of Assam and then on 1.12.1963, it was carved out of Assam and made into a separate state.

Angami, Ao, Chang, Konyak, Lotha, Sangtam. However, English is used as the official language.

Dimapur and Kohima.

1. DIMAPUR: The largest town in the state and the commercial centre. Literacy is very high. Connected by Air and Rail and educational institutions are there. A hilly and mountainous region.
2. KIPHIRE
3. KOHIMA: Capital city. Lies at the border of Myanmar. Earlier known as Tighoma. Angami and Rengaman Tribals dominate the population.
4. LONG LENG.
5. MOKOKCHUNG: Christianity dominates. Literacy is high with a number of educational institutions and a University.
6. MON: Aoling Monyu is a famous and a spectacular festival.
7. PEREN
8. PHEK
9. TUENSANG
10. WOKHA
11. ZUNHE BOTO

Entire Nagaland is a place of attraction. However, to mention a few:
1. The War Cemetry at Kohima, a memorial of II British Division, carries the following famous quote " when you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow, we gave our today".
2. Historical ruins of Kachari Kingdom.
3. Valleys and picturesque settings.

Shilu Ao - 1963 - 1966.