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'''Sundarbans''' is a vast forest | The '''Sundarbans''' is a vast [[mangrove forest]] located in the delta region of the [[Padma]], [[Meghna]] and [[Brahmaputra]] river systems, covering parts of southern [[Bangladesh]] and the eastern [[West Bengal|Indian state of West Bengal]].<ref>https://www.britannica.com/place/Sundarbans</ref> | ||
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It is one of the largest and most unique coastal ecosystems in the world, famous for its biodiversity, especially the [[Royal Bengal Tiger|Bengal tiger]] (Panthera tigris tigris) and its expansive, interconnected network of tidal waterways, mudflats, and islands. The name ''Sundarbans'' comes from the [[Bengali language|Bengali]] word "Sundari," referring to a type of mangrove tree found in the region.<ref>https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/798/</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 18:38, 12 December 2024
The Sundarbans is a vast mangrove forest located in the delta region of the Padma, Meghna and Brahmaputra river systems, covering parts of southern Bangladesh and the eastern Indian state of West Bengal.[1]
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It is one of the largest and most unique coastal ecosystems in the world, famous for its biodiversity, especially the Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) and its expansive, interconnected network of tidal waterways, mudflats, and islands. The name Sundarbans comes from the Bengali word "Sundari," referring to a type of mangrove tree found in the region.[2]