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The only Indian state to have the icy snow-bound Himalayas at it's northern tip and the temperate coastal plains in the south, leading to the Bay of Bengal, it boasts a rare variety of landscapes with its famed hill stations, flat riverbeds, sun and sand drenched beaches, ancient towns and monuments seeped with history, modern industrial cities, sleepy hamlets and verdant The state has a wide variety of wildlife including the famous Royal Bengal Tiger.
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Known for their warmth, hospitality and intellectual liberalism, Bengalis are enthusiastic and intrepid travellers, who enjoy food, 'addas' or chats and the pursuit of intellectual and cultural activities. Religious festivities form an integral part of the annual calendar, with all major Hindu deities, such as Kali and Durga, being incarnations of Shakti. They take pride in their heritage and are particularly proud of the sons of Bengal: Rabindranth Tagore, Satyajit Ray and Amarthya Sen.
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West Bengal is located in eastern India and shares its international boundaries with Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan, and its domestic borders with Bihar, Orissa, Sikkim and Assam. The state is bisected by the River Ganga and fed by her various tributaries and distributaries.
West Bengal has a population of around 70 million. It has 18 districts, including the famous city of Calcutta, which is the capital of the state. The state is well-connected by road, rail, air and river transport.