Geography
The total area of Nagaland is approximately 16579 sq. kms. It is located between 25 degree 6' and 27 degree 4' latitude, North of Equator and between the Longitudinal lines 93 degrees 20'E and 95 degree 15' E. Nagaland shares borders with Assam, Myanmar, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. The state is separated into seven districts – Mokokchung, Kohima, Phek, Wokha, Twensang, Zunheloto and Mon. Three large mountain ranges, running parallel to each other in a serrated line from north to south, embrace the backbone of Nagaland. The terrain is hilly and mountainous. Nagaland is bordered by Arunachal Pradesh and parts of Assam in the North; Manipur in the South; Myanmar (Burma) on the East and Assam in the West