Tuesday, 17 June 2014

WORLD'S LARGEST RIVER ISLAND

*Majuli is the largest island in the world and is located in the banks of Brahmaputra River, Assam, India. The island had a total area of 1,250 square kilometres (483 sq mi), but having lost significantly to erosion it has an area of only 421.65 square kilometres (163 sq mi). Majuli has shrunk as the river surrounding it has grown.

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