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International recognition of the Sundarbans

On December 6, 1997 UNESCO declaredThe Sundarbans as a World Heritage Site.

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Area of Sundarbans

As the largest mangrove forest in the coastal saline environment, the Sundarbans is the largest intact forest in the world.It covers 10 thousand square kilometers. Of this, Bangladesh has 6,017 sq km and the rest is India. Coordinates 21°57' North and 89°5' East. It was established in 1991. Authorities Government of Bangladesh and Government of India. The Sundarbans is spread across the districts of Khulna, Satkhira, Bagerhat, Patuakhali and Barguna in Bangladesh and the districts of North 24 Parganas and South 24 Parganas in the Indian state of West Bengal.

Naming of Sundarbans

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Bengali Sundarbans literally means beautiful jungle or beautiful forest land. There is a kind of tree called Sundari tree. It grows in abundance here. From here it is named Sundarbans.

Botanical diversity of the Sundarbans

The main waste varieties of the Sundarbans include Sundari, Gewa, Jhamti Garan and Keora. According to Preen's calculations published in 1903, there are a total of 245 classes and 334 species of plants.The Sundarbans has been classified as a humid tropical forest. It has developed well-developed beech and other coastal tree-lined forests.

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Historically there are three types of plants in the Sundarbans. Scattered throughout the region are the chiefs of Sundari and Gewa, as well as scattered Dhundal and Keora. Indicates grass, leaves, reeds and these are essential for each wildlife.

Animal diversity of the Sundarbans

Extensive biodiversity exists in the Sundarbans. Biodiversity conservation management is like a sanctuary restricted by banning hunting in some areas of the Sundarbans.Where forest resources cannot be collected unconditionally and wildlife life is slightly disrupted. Animal species of the Sundarbans and other related species have survived. Among them, tigers and porpoises are predominant.

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The two are in a completely opposite environment at risk and are a strong indicator of the overall biodiversity and conservation management of conservation management.As of 2004, the Sundarbans is home to 500 Royal Bengal Tigers, the single largest part of the world.The ecosystem of the Sundarbans is of a basic nature and is a huge habitat for wildlife. Turtles, chameleons, pythons, guisaps, dhoom cartilage tortoises.

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Different species of deer, buffalo, freshwater crocodile Some species like these have become rare in the Sundarbans since the beginning of the 21st century. Recent studies have shown that the Sundarbans is home to 120 species of fish, 270 species of birds, 7 amphibians and 25 reptiles.

Fishery resources of the Sundarbans

It is estimated that there are about 300 species of vertebrate fish in the Sundarbans. And there are 120 species of commercial fish in the Sundarbans in terms of Sidensticker and High. On the other hand, according to Bernakske, there are 84 species of commercial fishThere are 9 species of snails, and 12 species of crabs and shrimps.The most famous fish in the Sundarbans is the Parse fish. This fish is up to 16 cm long. The Mud Skipper fish is the symbol of the Sundarbans and all the mangrove forests in the world. Five species are found in the forest. They are 9 to 22 cm long depending on the species.

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According to 2010 statistics, there are 13 types of fishing in the Sundarbans. The holes in the push nets and rocket nets are very small and the seedlings and fish eggs are severely damaged. Due to the increase in fishing in the Sundarbans, the fishery resources are being severely damaged and the fishery resources are declining rapidly.

The famous animal of the Sundarbans is the Royal Bengal Tiger

According to 2004 estimates, the Sundarbans is the single largest part of the habitat of about 500 Royal Bengal Tigers. These are widely known to kill a significant number of people on average, 100 to 250 people each year.No deaths were reported in the Indian tiger's Sundarbans tiger attack due to various security measures.Local people and government officials take various security measures to prevent tiger attacks.

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It is important for the local people to pray for the safe distribution of the Sundarbans.Tigers attack from behind so fishermen and woodcutters wear masks behind their heads. Although Eras worked for a short time, the tiger later understood the tactic and began to attack.

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