Sundarbans, The largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world, located in the southwestern part of Bangladesh. It lies on the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta at the point where it merges with the bay of bengal. The forest lies a little south to the Tropic of Cancer between the latitudes 21°30'N and 22°30'N, and longitudes 89°00'E and 89°55'E. With its array of trees and wildlife the forest is a showpiece of natural history. It is also a centre of economic activities, such as extraction of timber, fishing and collection of honey. The forest consists of about 200 islands, separated by about 400 interconnected tidal rivers, creeks and canals.

1. “Sundarban” The Largest Mangrove Forest in
The World
Md. Al-Amin
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Sundarbans
• Area – 38,000 sq km
• Population - 30 million
• 62% land cultivable
• 10% Forest, Sundarbans
• Remaining are rivers and
canals

4. It was recognized in 1997 as a UNESCO
World Heritage Site of Bangladesh.
The forest covers with an area of about
10,000 km2 (3,900 sq mi), of which about
6,000 km2 (2,300 sq mi) are located in Bangladesh and
about 4,000 km2 (1,500 sq mi) in India.
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5. Climate
High temperature: Mid-March to Mid-June
Low temperature: December and January.
Maximum temperature: 32.4°C
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Flora of Sundarbans
Sundari TreeSundari Tree

7. Fauna of Sundarbans
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• 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
Royal Bengal Tiger
Total 180 (Bangladesh 106 and India 74)

8. Traditional Honey Collection
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9. Life of a Sundarbans People
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10. Conclusion
• Sundarban is the largest mangrove forest in the world and one of the
best tourism in Bangladesh.
• Sundarban is the source of the natural beauty.
• The main attraction is the Royal Bengal tiger.
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