#Geography #MappingSeries
Tiger Reserves of India
>> Recently, the (NTCA) has designated the combined areas of the Guru Ghasidas National Park & Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary as a Tiger Reserve. This will be the 53rd Tiger Reserve in India.
> Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary (Rajasthan) is the 52nd Tiger Reserve in India.
NTCA is a statutory body under the MoEFCC, estd in 2005 for strengthening tiger conservation.
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Tiger Reserves of India
>> Recently, the (NTCA) has designated the combined areas of the Guru Ghasidas National Park & Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary as a Tiger Reserve. This will be the 53rd Tiger Reserve in India.
> Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary (Rajasthan) is the 52nd Tiger Reserve in India.
NTCA is a statutory body under the MoEFCC, estd in 2005 for strengthening tiger conservation.
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#Geography
👆Recalculated Coastline of India👆
1. India's coastline expanded by 47.6% from 7,516 km to 11,098 km due to revised measurement techniques. New methodology includes bays, estuaries & inlets for precision.
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3. Notable Changes: West Bengal saw a 357% rise, while Puducherry recorded a rare 10.4% decrease.
⚡️Recalculation enhances maritime security & geographical understanding, led by MHA.
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👆Recalculated Coastline of India👆
1. India's coastline expanded by 47.6% from 7,516 km to 11,098 km due to revised measurement techniques. New methodology includes bays, estuaries & inlets for precision.
2.
Gujarat leads with 2,340 km, followed by Tamil Nadu (1,068 km) & Andhra Pradesh (1,053 km).
3. Notable Changes: West Bengal saw a 357% rise, while Puducherry recorded a rare 10.4% decrease.
⚡️Recalculation enhances maritime security & geographical understanding, led by MHA.
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#Geography
📍 Bahamas
1. No Rivers – The Bahamas has no natural rivers.
2. Barrier Reef – Home to the world’s third-longest barrier reef.
3. Coral Richness – Five percent of the world’s coral is found in Bahamian waters.
4. Calcium Carbonate Formation – The islands are entirely composed of calcium carbonate, primarily from coral reef organisms.
5. Longest Underwater Cave System – Lucayan National Park houses the world’s longest known underwater cave and cavern system.
6. Clearest Waters – The Bahamas boasts the clearest waters globally, with visibility exceeding 61 meters (200 feet).
7. Deepest Alga Growth – A unique light-dependent alga is found at greater depths in The Bahamas than anywhere else on Earth.
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📍 Bahamas
1. No Rivers – The Bahamas has no natural rivers.
2. Barrier Reef – Home to the world’s third-longest barrier reef.
3. Coral Richness – Five percent of the world’s coral is found in Bahamian waters.
4. Calcium Carbonate Formation – The islands are entirely composed of calcium carbonate, primarily from coral reef organisms.
5. Longest Underwater Cave System – Lucayan National Park houses the world’s longest known underwater cave and cavern system.
6. Clearest Waters – The Bahamas boasts the clearest waters globally, with visibility exceeding 61 meters (200 feet).
7. Deepest Alga Growth – A unique light-dependent alga is found at greater depths in The Bahamas than anywhere else on Earth.
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