West Bengal - Wikipedia
West Bengal is the fourth-most populous and thirteenth-largest state by area in India, as well as the eighth-most populous country subdivision of the world. As a part of the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent, it borders Bangladesh in the east, and Nepal and Bhutan in the north.
West Bengal | History, Culture, Map, Capital, & Population
2 天之前 · West Bengal, Indian state located in the eastern part of the country. It has a peculiar configuration; its breadth varies from 200 miles at one point to hardly 10 miles at another. Although in area West Bengal ranks as one of the smaller states in …
West Bengal - Indian History, Colonialism, Partition | Britannica
1 天前 · The eastern sector of Bengal, largely Muslim, became East Pakistan (later Bangladesh); the western sector became India’s West Bengal state. The partition of Bengal left West Bengal with ill-defined boundaries and a constant inflow of …
Bengal - Wikipedia
West Bengal has one of the lowest total fertility rates in India. West Bengal's TFR of 1.6 roughly equals that of Canada. [165] Major cities. The Bengal region is home to the some of major urban areas of the world, Dhaka is the 4th largest urban areas [166] of the world.
16 Top Tourist Places to Visit in West Bengal - TripSavvy
2019年9月11日 · India's cultural cauldron of West Bengal combines the arts, the city, the countryside, mountains, and nature. Whether you're intellectually inclined and want to be among writers and wandering minstrels, or adventurous and want to roam with rhinoceroses, these diverse West Bengal tourist places offer it all. 01 of 16.
History of West Bengal - Wikipedia
The history of West Bengal basically refers to the history of the western part of Bengal, located in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent. Evidence of human settlement has been found in West Bengal about 42,000 years ago.
A taste of West Bengal, from curries to Kolkata street food
2024年3月17日 · Located in the Ganges River Delta, Bengal, a historical region between modern-day Bangladesh and India, is perfectly suited to rice cultivation.
West Bengal Tourism
West Bengal has a rich history and culture dating back several centuries. The state offers tourists the opportunity to explore the state's diverse and rich history through its historical attractions, heritage sites, ancient temples, colonial architecture, museums, art galleries and many more.
West Bengal travel - Lonely Planet | India, Asia
A sliver of fertile and densely populated land running from the tea-draped Himalayan foothills to the steamy mangroves of the Bay of Bengal, West Bengal presents a remarkable range of destinations and experiences within a single state.
West Bengal summary | Britannica
West Bengal, State, eastern India. Area: 34,267 sq mi (88,752 sq km). Population: (2011) 91,347,736. Capital: Kolkata (Calcutta). It is bordered by Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and the states of Orissa, Jharkhand, Bihar, Sikkim, and Assam.