DIVERSITY OF FLORA AND FAUNA IN MEGHALAYA

Meghalaya was formed by taking out two districts from the state of Assam: The United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, and the Garo Hills on 21 January 1972. Almost 70% of the state is covered in forests. These forests are considered to be one of Asia’s richest forests with approximately 2431.8 mm rainfall yearly. Meghalaya has