Khulna

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/khulna

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Khulna?Southwestern Bangladesh, strategically situated on the Rupsha and Bhairab Rivers
2. How many people live in Khulna?Estimated to be over 1.1 million residents
3. How big is Khulna?Approximately 45 square miles (117 square kilometers)
4. What is Khulna known for?Khulna is a busy city in Bangladesh with many rivers, a big port, and it is close to the Sundarbans mangrove forest.
5. Why is Khulna important for trade?It has the Port of Mongla, Bangladesh's second-largest port, and rivers that help move goods in and out of the city.

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