Answer
Sundarbans Wetland
Explanation
The Sundarbans Wetland, located in West Bengal, is the largest Ramsar site in India. It received international recognition as a Ramsar site in January 2019. Its total area is about 4,230 square kilometers. The Sundarbans is a major part of the world's largest mangrove forest.
Key Points
- > The area of the Sundarbans Wetland is 4,230 sq km.
- > It is located in the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers.
- > Sundarbans is the natural habitat of the Royal Bengal Tiger.
- > Sundarbans was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987.
- > The second largest Ramsar site in India is Vembanad Kol Wetland in Kerala.
- > Sundarbans is famous for the abundance of Sundari trees (Heritiera fomes).
Additional Information
Largest Ramsar Sites in India
| Ramsar Site | State | Area (sq km) |
|---|---|---|
| Sundarbans Wetland | West Bengal | 4,230 |
| Vembanad Kol | Kerala | 1,512 |
| Chilika Lake | Odisha | 1,165 |
| Kolleru Lake | Andhra Pradesh | 901 |
Memory Tips
- Largest: Think 'Sundar' (beautiful) things are 'Big' (Sundarbans).
- Vembanad is the longest lake in India, but second-largest Ramsar site by area.