Explore the cities, localities, and regional context that make up Assam.
Assam is a state of India.
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Where does Assam fit?
Assam is a state of India. This directory lists 87 cities and localities in Assam.
Country
India
Administrative type
State
Listed localities
87
About Assam
Assam is a state in northeastern India, the gateway to the region, famous worldwide for its tea and the mighty Brahmaputra River. Its capital is Dispur, within the largest city Guwahati. Lush and green, it is renowned for wildlife, including the one-horned rhinoceros.
Assam is centered on the broad valley of the Brahmaputra River, flanked by hills, with fertile floodplains that flood heavily during the monsoon. Tea gardens blanket much of the land. The climate is humid subtropical with very heavy rainfall.
Assamese culture blends numerous communities and is known for the Bihu festivals, silk weaving, and a rich tradition of music and dance. Tea is central to its identity and economy, and the region has a distinct cuisine and heritage.
Ruled for six centuries by the Ahom dynasty, which resisted Mughal expansion, Assam came under British control in the 19th century and became a global tea producer. It is now a key state of India's northeast.
Key facts
The capital is Dispur, part of Guwahati, the largest city.
It is one of the world's major tea-producing regions.
Kaziranga National Park protects the one-horned rhinoceros.
The Brahmaputra River dominates its landscape.
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Assam is a state in northeastern India, the gateway to the region, famous worldwide for its tea and the mighty Brahmaputra River. Its capital is Dispur, within the largest city Guwahati. Lush and green, it is renowned for wildlife, including the one-horned rhinoceros.
