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Languages of Nagaland in 2011 Language -
 Konyak (12.33%)
Naga people from the
 Lotha (8.96%) majority of the population.

 Angami (7.67%) According to the 2011
census there are 2 million
 Ao (10.05%) people living in Nagaland.

 Sumi (8.53%) The Naga people number
 Chokri (4.6%) around 1.8 million in the
state, constituting over
 Sangtam (3.83%)
90% of the population.
 Bengali (3.77%) These belong mostly to
 Yimchungrü (3.74%) the Sino-Tibetan language

 Chang (3.31%) family. Shafer came up
with his own classification
 Hindi (3.13%) system for languages

 Khiamniungan (3.11%) found in and around
Nagaland. Each tribe has
 Rengma (3.05%)
 Phom (2.71%) one or more dialects that
are unintelligible to others.
 Other (21.21%)

Tourism –
Tourism experts contend that the state's uniqueness and strategic
location in northeast India give Nagaland an advantage in tapping

into the tourism sector for economic growth. The state has been
extremely successful in promoting the Hornbill Festival, which
attracts Indian and foreign tourists alike. The key thrusts of
Nagaland's tourism are its rich culture, showcasing of history and
wildlife. Tourism infrastructure is rapidly improving and experts
contend this is no longer an issue as was in the past. Local
initiatives and tourism pioneers are now beginning to promote a
socially responsible tourism model involving the participation of

the councils, village elders, the church and the youth.