What and where is Sundarban: Subnarban is a ban or forest of Sunadari trees. Situated in the south-west of Bangladesh. Its a mangrove forest. It became inscribed as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1997. History: History is huge, can be traced back to200 300 AD. The names are thrilling, no wonder: Chandsadagar, Akbar. And Portuguese pirates! Geography: Sundarban is surroubded by Padma, Brahmaputra and Meghna. The forest covers 10,000 km2. of which about 6,000 are in Bangladesh. Physiography : Sundarbans is a complex ecosystem. Rivers in the Sundarbans are meeting places of salt water and freshwater. Climate change: Like everywhere in the world, Sundarban is also in danger caused by the climate change. Flora: Sundarban has 245 genres and 334 species of plants. Gewa, Goran,. Keora, Sundari. Predator: Sundarban is habitats for the Royal Bengal Tiger, leopard, jungle cats, fishing cats, leopard cats, Chital deer, Indian Muntjacs, Wild boars, Saltwater Crocodile , Mugger crocodile, Gharial ,Water monitor, lizards, Sharks, Gangetic dolphins, etc. Avifauna: The forest is also rich in bird life, with 170 species. Aqua fauna: There are such fishes in Sundarban that can climb tres! Reptiles: The Sundarbans National Park houses an excellent number of reptiles as well. Economy: The Sundarbans is the single largest source of forest produce in the country. Sunarbans culture and Sundarban in culture: Sundarban has its own god and goddess. Besides it has inspired the Novelist and film makers. Sundarban in literature: The hungry tide, by Ghosh. Hasan ajijul Huq. Gazi Kalu Champavati. Dakhsin Roy.