- The principal languages in Meghalaya are Khasi, Pnar, and Garo with English as the official language of the State.
- Meghalaya has predominantly an agrarian economy with a significant commercial forestry industry. The important crops are potatoes, rice, maize, pineapples, bananas, papayas, and spices. The service sector is made up of real estate and insurance companies. The state is geologically rich in minerals.
- With average annual rainfall as high as 12,000 mm (470 in) in some areas, Meghalaya is the wettest place on earth. The town of Sohra (Cherrapunji) in the Khasi Hills south of capital Shillong holds the world record for most rain in a calendar month, while the village of Mawsynram, near Sohra (Cherrapunji), holds the record for the most rain in a year.
- About 70% of the state is forested. The Meghalayan forests are considered to be among the richest botanical habitats of Asia.
- It’s home to the cleanest village in Asia, Mawlynnong. Mawlynnong located about 100 km away from Shillong, Meghalaya. The cleanliness of this beautiful village depends on a community based eco-friendly initiative.
- Meghalaya is famous for its orchids. The forests of Khasi hills are known to have 325 different species of orchids. It’s also known for having a number of species of mammals like the wild buffalo, Asiatic elephants, mongoose, wild boar, and red panda.
- India’s longest natural cave, Krem Liat Prah is located here. It is not only the longest natural cave in India but also in South Asia.
- Meghalaya is the only Indian state that follows the Matriarchal system of society. The Khasi tribe of Meghalaya follows the Matriarchal system in the society where the woman takes care as the head of the household and earns a living for the family and the man simply manages the house and the children.
