Context
The Election Commission of India announced the election schedule for Assam.
Key Facts
- Borders Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, West Bengal; international borders with Bhutan & Bangladesh
- River Systems:
- Brahmaputra River (main river) with tributaries: Subansiri, Manas, Sankosh, Dhansiri, Lohit, Dibang etc.
- Barak River system draining southern Assam
- National Parks (7):
- Kaziranga, Manas, Nameri, Dibru-Saikhowa, Orang, Raimona, Dihing Patkai
- Kaziranga & Manas: UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Biosphere Reserves: Manas, Dibru-Saikhowa
- Wildlife Sanctuaries: Pobitora (highest rhino density), Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary (only ape – hoolock gibbon), Chakrashila (golden langur), Deepor Beel (Ramsar Site)
- Biodiversity: Known for one-horned rhinoceros, golden langur, pygmy hog, hoolock gibbon

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