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Guwahati
India officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second most populous country, and the most populous liberal democracy in the world. India is a union of twenty-eight states and seven federally-governed union territories. New Delhi is the capital of India.
Guwahati is a major city in eastern India, often considered as the gateway to the North-East Region of the country and is the largest city within the region. Dispur, the capital of the Indian state of Assam is situated within the city. Guwahati is one of the most rapidly growing cities in India.
Today, the city straddles among the LGB International Airport in the west to Narengi in the east for almost 45 kilometers. Moreover, the city is also getting gradually expanded to the northern bank of Brahmaputra. Guwahati with population just 0.2 million in 1971 is a million plus city today. Guwahati Municipal Corporation, the city's local government covers an area of 216 square kilometers, while Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority, the planning and development authority covers an area of 340 square kilometers.
Guwahati is also one of the most beautiful cities in South Asia with the mighty and picturesque Brahmaputra, river islands, beaches, beach-islands, thick tropical green cover, natural sweetwater lakes, and hills with thick forests and with beautiful and lively native population.
Guwahatiis definitely one of the popular tourist attractions in India worth paying a visit while touring the country. This place leaves a pleasing and unforgettable memory and justifies the proud cultural tradition of India.
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