Assam - Wikipedia
Assam (/ əˈsæm, æˈsæm / ə-SAM, a-SAM; [13][14] Assamese: [ɔ'xɔm] ⓘ) is a state in northeastern India, south of the eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra and Barak River valleys. Assam covers an area of 78,438 km 2 (30,285 sq mi).
Assam | History, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
6 days ago · Assam is a state in northeastern India. The name Assam is said to be derived from the word ‘asama,’ meaning ‘peerless’ in the now extinct Ahom language. The neighboring states of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Meghalaya were once part of Assam.
NYT Names Assam As Top Destination For 2025; Here’s Your 7-Day Assam …
2 days ago · The state of Assam, located in Northeast India, has gained international recognition as one of The New York Times’ "52 Places to Go in 2025." Known for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and unique wildlife, Assam proudly holds the 4th position on this esteemed list. There are numerous ways to enjoy the richness of culture and ...
Assam - Ahom, British Rule, Tea Plantations | Britannica
6 days ago · Assam: palace Ahom palace at Gargaon, near present-day Sibsagar (Sivasagar), Assam, northeastern India. In the earliest recorded times, Assam was part of Kamarupa, a state that had its capital at Pragjyotishapura (now Guwahati).
Assam - Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework Help
Assam produces more than half of India’s tea and is one of the largest tea-producing regions in the world. Other important crops in Assam include rice and jute. Mining: Assam produces large amounts of oil and natural gas. Manufacturing: Manufacturing is a smaller part of the Assam economy. Factories process jute and sugar and make silk ...
New York Times 52 Places to Go: Assam’s claim to ... - Times of India
6 days ago · Assam’s glory and claim to fame underscores its growing importance as a must-visit destination in India. A quick look: Assam is set in the northeastern part of India and is bordered by Myanmar ...
Assam travel - Lonely Planet | India, Asia
Stretching 600km along the Brahmaputra River Valley, with a spur down to the hilly southeast, Assam is the largest and most accessible of the Northeast States. Well known for its national parks abounding in rhinoceroses, elephants, deer and primates (with respectable tiger numbers too), it welcomes visitors with a subtly flavoured cuisine and a ...
Assam - Politics, Tribes, Ethnicity | Britannica
Jan 8, 2025 · Like most other Indian states, Assam has a governmental structure that is defined by the national constitution of 1950. The governor, who is the head of state, is appointed by the president of India and is assisted by a popularly elected unicameral legislature and a Council of Ministers led by a chief minister, who is head of government.
State Profile - Chief Minister of Assam
Assam is situated in the North-East of India and is the largest north eastern state in terms of population while second in terms of area. Assam covers an area of 78,438 km2 (30,285 sq miles). The state is bordered by Bhutan and the state of Arunachal Pradesh to the north; Nagaland and Manipur to the east; Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram and ...
Assam | INDIAN CULTURE
Assam is acknowledged for its world-class tea, oil and petroleum resources, elegant Muga Silk, delicious Pithas, the magical land of Jatinga and much more. Blessed with rich biodiversity, historic structures and unique tribal traditions and festivals, Assam is a land of natural beauty and deep cultural history.
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