Flora and Fauna
In 1998 Sonitpur district became home to Nameri National Park, which has an area of 200 km2 (77.2 sq mi). It is also home to Orang National Park, which it shares with Darrang district. Orang was established in 1999 and has an area of 79 km2 (30.5 sq mi).
Sonitpur is home to two wildlife sanctuaries: Burachapori and Sonai-Rupai.
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