State of northeast India; bordered south and east by Myanmar; area 22,356 sq km/8,632 sq mi; population (2001 est) 2,388,600 (30% are hill tribes such as Nagas and Kukis). The capital is Imphal. The state is mostly wooded and mountainous (mainly over 2,000 m/6,500 ft), with a central valley containing Imphal. Features includ... Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21221