9.12.2008

Sundarbans, World's Largest Mangrove Forest

Located between Bangladesh and India, Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest. It lies in the mouth of the Ganges river and is composed of mangrove forests, swamps and forest island all interwoven in a network of small rivers and streams. It covers an area of approximately 10,000 square kilometers.

Sundarbans is home to the Royal Bengal Tiger and many different animals including species of birds, spotted deer, crocodiles and snakes. It is considered a UNESCO World Heritage site and was designated a Ramsar site on May 21, 1992. It was also nominated as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, though didn't make to the final 14.

Source: wikipedia.org

Source: wikipedia.org

3 comments:

Unknown said...

The second photo is not taken from the Sundarbans. It is probably taken from a river either from Khulna, Bagerhat of Satkhira district. So, please change it.

Anonymous said...

@kamal

Are you very sure? I found the photo at this URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Ferry_in_Sundarbans.jpg

I would gladly remove it if it's really not a picture in Sundarbans.

Unknown said...

1. There is no human settlement inside the Sundarbans because it is a reserved forest.
2. There is no commercial non-mechanized ferry services within the Sundarbans.
3. Tourists must enter inside the Sundarbans with mechanized and safer registarted boats.