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Ganges, and the Brahmaputra. - The Sunderban is a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers in the Bay of Bengal.
- It is located in the Indian state of West Bengal and some parts of it are in the neighbouring country of Bangladesh.
- It covers approximately 10,000 square kilometres of which 60% of the area is in Bangladesh and remaining in India.
- It was recognized as UNESCO's World Heritage Site in the year 1987. Sundarbans is the largest protected wetland in India.
- It is facing a threat from Climate Change and a rise in the sea- level.
- Sunderban's Forests are known for the Royal Bengal Tiger and other numerous species of animals, including Chital Deers, Crocodiles, and Snakes.
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