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Which river has the biggest delta by area?
Quick Answer
The Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna Delta is the largest delta in the world, covering about 100,000 square kilometres.
The Full Story
The Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna Delta, shared mainly by Bangladesh and India, is the world’s largest delta by area. It covers about 100,000 square kilometres and is formed by the sediment of several major rivers. The delta is densely populated and highly fertile, but it is also vulnerable to flooding, cyclones, and sea-level rise. Its network of channels, wetlands, and mangroves includes the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest.
Key Facts
1.Area: about 100,000 km²
2.Shared mainly by Bangladesh and India
3.Includes the Sundarbans mangroves
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