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Coastal Landscapes - Local Factors that Increase Flood Risk

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What tropic is Bangladesh in?

Tropic of Cancer

What is its population?

164.7million people

Why are mangroves excellent flood barriers?

They absorb water and form a physical barrier. Large waves dissipate their energy on the tree rather than the land

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