Sundarbans is a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of the Ganges.

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Why is the Sundarbans famous?

The Sundarbans is of universal importance for globally endangered species including the Royal Bengal Tiger, Ganges and Irawadi dolphins, estuarine crocodiles and the critically endangered endemic river terrapin (Batagur baska). It is the only mangrove habitat in the world for Panthera tigris tigris species.

Where is Sundarbans area and location?

The Sundarbans mangrove forest covers an area of about 10,000 km2 (3,900 sq mi), of which forests in Bangladesh's Khulna Division extend over 6,517 km2 (2,516 sq mi) and in West Bengal, they extend over 3,483 km2 (1,345 sq mi) across the South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas districts.

What are the 4 ranges of Sundarbans?


Forest Department has divided the Bangladesh Sundarbans into four ranges: Satkhira, Khulna, Chandpai, and Sarankhola (Figure 1), around which there are 76 bordering villages.

What is the area of Sundarbans in Bangladesh?

The total area of the Sundarbans, including both land and water, is roughly 3,860 square miles (10,000 square km), about three-fifths of which is in Bangladesh.

Why Sundarban is unique?

The forest is very rich in biodiversity and supports different species of about 334 plants, 120 fishes, 35 reptiles, 270 birds and 42 mammals. The Sundarbans is the only habitat of the famous Royal Bengal Tiger and estuarine crocodile.

Is Sundarban in India or Bangladesh?

The Sundarbans is a cluster of low-lying islands in the Bay of Bengal, spread across India and Bangladesh, famous for its unique mangrove forests. This active delta region is among the largest in the world, measuring about 40,000 sq km.

How many tigers are there in Sundarban Bangladesh?

According to the Forest Department, there are currently 3,840 Bengal tigers in the wild in 13 countries of the world. The latest 2018 survey recorded 114 Bengal tigers in the Sundarbans; there were 106 in 2015 and 404 in the 2004 survey.

Why Sundarban is called mangrove forest?

The Sundarbans is a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal. It spans from the Hooghly River in India's state of West Bengal to the Baleswar River in Bangladesh.

What is a paragraph about the Sundarbans?

The Sundarbans is a place of nature & wildlife and people can visit this place to enjoy its beauty of nature. The Sundarbans is a vast forest on the coast of the Bay of Bengal. The name Sundarbans derived from the Sundari trees. It has been declared the 52nd World Heritage Site in the world by UNESCO.

How many animals are there in Sundarban?

Fauna The Sundarbans hosts a large variety of animals. It is the last stronghold of the bengal tiger (Panthera tigris). Within the forest habitats there are about 50 species of mammals, about 320 species of inland and migratory birds, about 50 species of reptiles, 8 species of amphibians, and about 400 species of fish

Is Sundarban the largest delta region?
The Ganges Brahmaputra Delta, also named Ganges Delta, Sunderban Delta or Bengal Delta is situated in Asia where the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers discharge into the Bay of Bengal. It is, with a surface area of some 100.000 km2, the world's largest Delta.
Is mangrove a forest?
Mangrove forests stabilize the coastline, reducing erosion from storm surges, currents, waves, and tides. The intricate root system of mangroves also makes these forests attractive to fish and other organisms seeking food and shelter from predators.

What is the tree of Sundarban?

The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove ecosystem in the world. Named after the dominant mangrove tree species, Heritiera fomes, known as sundri in Bengali, Sundarbans itself literally means 'beautiful forest' in Bengali.

What type of soil is found in Sundarban?

The Sundarbans reserve forest comprises mainly saline alluvial soil consisting of clay, silt, fine sand, and coarse sand particles.

What is the beauty of Sundarban Bangladesh?

Sundarbans meaning beautiful forest is the natural habitat of the world famous Royal Bengal Tiger, spotted deer, crocodiles, jungle fowl, wild boar, lizards, rhesus monkey and an innumerable variety of beautiful birds.

What are the features of Sundarban?

What is unique about the Sunderban delta?

A. It is the largest mangrove forest in the world.

B. It is the largest delta in the world.

C. It houses more than 1 crore types of wildlife.

D. It has the smallest estuary in the world.

Why Sundarban is the largest delta?

The Sundarban delta is formed by the super confluence of the Ganga, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers. It derives its name from the Sundari tree which grows in marshland. It is the world's largest and fastest growing delta. This delta serves as one of the largest reserves for the Royal Bengal tigers.