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|nickname=Dev Bhoomi (Land of the Gods)
|motto=Self-reliance through self-governance
|established=25 January 1971 (Statehood)
|capital=Shimla (summer), Dharamshala (winter)
|largest_city=Shimla
|official_language=Hindi
|additional_languages=Punjabi, Pahari, English
|area_km2=55,673
|population_estimate=7.4 million (2023)
|governor=Shiv Pratap Shukla
|chief_minister=Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
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|time_zone=IST (UTC+5:30)
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|website=[https://himachal.nic.in himachal.nic.in]
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'''Himachal Pradesh''' is a state in northern India situated in the western Himalayas. It is known for its breathtaking natural landscapes, spiritual destinations, and hill towns such as Shimla, Manali, and Dharamshala. The state shares borders with Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, and the Tibetan region of China.

==Geography and Climate==
The terrain ranges from snow-covered mountains to river valleys, pine forests, and alpine meadows. Rivers like the Beas, Ravi, and Sutlej flow through the state. Himachal experiences cool summers and snowy winters, making it a year-round tourist destination.

==Economy==
Tourism, horticulture, and hydropower are the primary economic drivers. Himachal Pradesh is India’s leading producer of '''apples''', alongside other fruits like plums, cherries, and kiwis. It also exports handicrafts and woolen products. The state generates electricity from its river-fed hydropower projects.

==Culture and Religion==
Nicknamed the “Dev Bhoomi” (Land of the Gods), Himachal Pradesh has a strong spiritual heritage with numerous temples, monasteries, and festivals. Local fairs like Kullu Dussehra, Chrewal, and Minjar Mela celebrate regional culture. Languages spoken include Hindi, Pahari dialects, and Punjabi.

==Education==
The state has made significant strides in education and literacy. Notable institutions include Himachal Pradesh University, IIT Mandi, NIT Hamirpur, and AIIMS Bilaspur. The literacy rate is among the highest in India.

==Tourism==
Tourist hotspots include Shimla, Manali, Kullu, Dharamshala, Spiti Valley, and Dalhousie. Religious tourism to sites like Jwala Ji, Chintpurni, and Baijnath Temple is prominent. Adventure activities like trekking, paragliding, and river rafting also attract visitors.

==Governance==
Himachal Pradesh has a unicameral legislature with the Chief Minister as the executive head. The High Court is located in Shimla. The state is known for its clean governance and development in remote mountainous regions.

==See also==
[[India]]
[[Shimla]]
[[Manali]]
[[Dharamshala]]
[[Kullu Valley]]
[[Himachali culture]]
[[Tourism in India]]
[[Startup]]
[[Company]]
[[Entrepreneur]]
[[Brand]]

==External Links==
* [https://himachal.nic.in Official Government of Himachal Pradesh]
* [https://himachaltourism.gov.in Himachal Tourism Portal]
* [https://iitmandi.ac.in IIT Mandi]
* [https://hpuniv.ac.in Himachal Pradesh University]

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