9.11.2008

Cox's Bazar Beach, World's Longest Natural Beach

The Cox's Bazar Beach is considered the longest natural beach in the world. Situated in the town of Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh, this unbroken 125 km sandy beach is one f Bangladesh's major tourist attraction.

It is also known as "Panowa", meaning "yellow flower" It was first named as "Palongkee" before it was changed to Cox's Bazar, in honor of an army officer, Captain Cox, who serve in British India and died on 1798.

A typical busy day at Cox's Bazar. Source: flickr.com/photos/nafis_kamal

Fisherman's boats along the beach. Source: wikipidea.org

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