The Sundarbans is a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of the Ganges , Brahmaputra and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal. It spans from the Hooghly River in India's state of West Bengal to the Baleswar River in Bangladesh. It comprises closed and open mangrove forests, agriculturally used land, mudflats and barren land, and is intersected by multiple tidal streams and channels. Four protected areas in the Sundarbans are enlisted as UNESCO World Heritage Sites , viz. Sundarbans National Park, Sundarbans West, Sundarbans South and Sundarbans East Wildlife.
Location West Bengal, India and
Khulna Division, Bangladesh
Nearest city Khulna, Satkhira ,
Bagerhat
Coordinates 21°57′N 89°11′E /
21.950°N 89.183°E
Governing body Government of Bangladesh and
Government of India
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Official name Sundarbans National Park
Location South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas districts, West Bengal, India
Includes Sundarbans National Park
Criteria Natural: (ix)(x)
Reference 452
Inscription 1987 (11th session )
Area 133,010 ha (513.6 sq mi)
Coordinates 21°56′42″N
88°53′45″E /
21.94500°N 88.89583°E
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Official name The Sundarbans
Location Khulna Division, Bangladesh
Includes Sundarbans West Wildlife Sanctuary •
Sundarbans South Sanctuary •
Sundarbans East Sanctuary
Criteria Natural: (ix)(x)
Reference 798
Inscription 1997 (21st session )
Area 139,500 ha (539 sq mi)
Coordinates 21°57′N 89°11′E /
21.950°N 89.183°E
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