Sundarbans: Quick Facts

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Map of South Asia highlighting the location of the Sundarbans in orange along the border of southern Bangladesh and eastern India, near the northern coast of the Bay of Bengal. Surrounding countries including Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives are also labeled for regional context.

Mangrove trees with exposed tangled roots line the riverbank in the Sundarbans, with dense green foliage above the roots and calm water in the foreground.

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