Assam
Facts and Figures
| Capital |
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Dispur |
| Area |
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78,438 sq. km. |
| Population |
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26,638,407 |
| Language |
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Assamese and Bengali. |
| Season |
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October to March. |
| Airports |
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Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Lakhimpur, Silchar, Tezpur. |
Tourist Attractions
Guwahati
Guwahati - said to be the legendary City of Eastern Light is situated on the bank of the mighty river Brahmaputra. It has many religious temples ie. Kamakhya Temple, Nabagraha Temple, Umananda Temple, Hazo and Jatinga.
Sonitpur
Sonitpur or the 'city of blood' reminds one of the romantic legend of Usha and Anirudha. Situated on the banks of river Brahmaputra, this town known for its natural beauty and fascinating archaeological ruins, is the headquarters of district Sonitpur.
Digboi
Digboi boasts of two modern wonders of the world-- a hundred year old oil-field still producing oil and the world's oldest operating oil refinery.