a state of NE India, situated in the central Brahmaputra valley: tropical forest, with the heaviest rainfall in the world; produces large quantities of tea. Capital: Dispur. Pop: 26 638 407 (2001 est). Area: 78 438 sq km (30 673 sq miles) a high-quality black tea grown in the state of Assam
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As•sam
(as sam′),USA pronunciation n.
- Place Namesa state in NE India. 17,810,000;
85,012 sq. mi. (220,181 sq. km). Cap.: Shillong.
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