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HImachal Pradesh forestry and agriculture
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The Jewel of the Himalayas: Himachal Pradesh is blessed with some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. Himachal Pradesh extends between 32 22' 40'' N to 33 12' 44" N latitudes 75 47' 55" E to 79 04' 20" E longitudes. Its area is 55,673 sq.km . It is larger than Punjab but in terms of population, it is ranked 21st in the country. According to the 2011 census, its total population is 68,64,602.                 
Himachal Pradesh has a large and diverse physical resource base. Its physical diversity, coupled with a fine climate, has high economic value for the tourist industry. Himachal Pradesh has forests, occupying nearly 66 per cent of the total area. The forests form an important source of income providing raw materials for industries, fodder and nutritious grass for the livestock and material for the needs of the cultivators and other people.

 Himachal Pradesh has enormous potential for the generation of hydel power with estimation of 80,000 MW which can be a source of income as well as a basis for economic development for the state.

HPCA Stadium is the only international cricket stadium in Himachal Pradesh
HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala
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