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Newly Added Ramsar Sites:
- Karnataka: Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve, Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve, Aghanashini Estuary.
- Tamil Nadu: Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary, Longwood Shola Reserve Forest.
Shola Forests: The term “Shola” is derived from the Tamil word “solai,” indicating a tropical rainforest. |
Other Key Points:
- Total Ramsar Sites in India: With the new additions, India now has 80 wetlands recognized under the Ramsar Convention.
- Increased Coverage: The new sites add 5,523.87 hectares to Ramsar sites, bringing India’s total Ramsar area to 1.33 million hectares.
- State-wise Ramsar Sites: Tamil Nadu leads with 16 Ramsar Sites, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 10.
About the Ramsar Convention:
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