South Bengal

South Bengal, the fertile delta region of the state of , is based around the Hooghly River. Many major events of the state's history took place here, and it boasts a strong religious and colonial legacy.
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South Bengal

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Latitude of center
23.07° or 23° 4′ 12″ north
Longitude of center
88.37° or 88° 22′ 12″ east
Wiki­data ID
Q7566317

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In Other Languages

From Bengali to Chinese—“South Bengal” goes by many names.
  • Bengali: “দক্ষিণবঙ্গ”
  • Chinese: “孟南”

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