Sundarbans Flashcards
1
Q
How much area does the Sundarbans cover?
A
Over 10,000 Km squared
2
Q
What are the two rivers that run through the Sundarbans?
A
Brahmaputra and Meghna
3
Q
How many people live in the Sundarbans?
A
Over 4 million
4
Q
How much were the Sundarbans damaged by Cyclone Sir in 2017?
A
40%
5
Q
What does a UNESCO report about the Sundarbans say?
A
That around 75% of it will be destroyed due to climate change by the end of the century.
6
Q
Since 2011, how many mangroves has the Livelihood fund planted?
A
Over 16 Million
