The
capital of Chin State is Hakha. The indigenious people, also known
as the Chin gave rise to the Chin state.
It has an area of 35602 sq-km, and the population is over 0.47
million.
Owing to "Mizo" influence and Baptist intervention, 70% of the
population are Christians, and the rest are Buddhist and still
embracing Animism.
However, a sizeable minority of the Chin loyally adhere to their own
tribal beliefs and Theravada Buddhism. Lai ethnic is one of the
biggest among the Chin Nationality.
It is the division where the Mt-Victoria (3109 meters) is located,
and also the best bird watching site.
