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1. MEGHALAYA: Meghalaya is a state in the North-East region of India sharing its border with Bangladesh. The word means ‘the abode of clouds’ in Sanskrit. Mawsynram in Meghalaya receives the highest annual rainfall in India. Interestingly, Meghalaya follows a matrilineal system where the property is inherited by the youngest daughter.

2. MANIPUR: Manipur is a state in the North-East region of India sharing its border with Myanmar. Kingdom of Manipur used to be a princely state during colonial times. Manipuri is one of the major Indian classical dance forms. Interestingly, Manipur is acknowledged as the birthplace of the sport, polo.

3. SIKKIM: Sikkim borders Nepal, Autonomous Region of Tibet and Bhutan. It is the least populated state in India. It is the world’s second-largest producer of spice. Kangchenjunga, world’s third highest mountain lies partly in Sikkim.

4. TRIPURA: Tripura is third smallest state of the country sharing borders with Bangladesh. Tripuri dynasty ruled the state for centuries before 1949. It has the highest literacy rate in India. However, Tripura is still behind in its economic development.