Prepare a short note on the Sunderban delta.

Sunderbans Delta or Bengal Delta is the world’s largest delta. It is also known as Ganga-Brahmaputra delta as it is formed by these two major rivers of India. It is formed in the region of Bangladesh and West Bengal, India. The Delta stretches from the Hooghly River on the west to the Meghna River on the east.

The features of Delta are:

i. It is also known as The Green Delta because it is one of the most fertile regions in the world.

ii. Sunderbans has got this name because Sundari trees are found in large numbers in this region.

iii. It has been listed in UNESCO World Heritage site and recognized as a Ramsar site.

iv. Royal Bengal Tiger is found in this delta and Sunderban National Park region.