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'''Cox's Bazar is a city, fishing port, and tourism center in southeastern Bangladesh, known for having the longest uninterrupted natural sea beach in the world. The city is the headquarters of the Cox's Bazar District and has a population of about 196,000 people. It is situated about 100 kilometers south of Chittagong along the Bay of Bengal, making it a popular tourist destination.Cox’s Bazar is a city, fishing port, and tourist destination located in the southeastern part of Bangladesh, within the Chattogram Division. It is best known for having the longest natural sea beach in the world, stretching about 120 kilometers (75 miles) along the Bay of Bengal.''' | '''Cox's Bazar is a city, fishing port, and tourism center in southeastern Bangladesh, known for having the longest uninterrupted natural sea beach in the world. The city is the headquarters of the Cox's Bazar District and has a population of about 196,000 people. It is situated about 100 kilometers south of Chittagong along the Bay of Bengal, making it a popular tourist destination.Cox’s Bazar is a city, fishing port, and tourist destination located in the southeastern part of Bangladesh, within the Chattogram Division. It is best known for having the longest natural sea beach in the world, stretching about 120 kilometers (75 miles) along the Bay of Bengal.''' | ||
'''The city is named after Captain Hiram Cox, an officer of the British East India Company who worked to rehabilitate refugees in the area during the late 18th century. The place was later named Cox's Bazar in his honor. The name Cox's Bazar honors Captain Hiram Cox of the British East India Company, who supervised refugee settlement in the area in the late 18th century. | '''The city is named after Captain Hiram Cox, an officer of the British East India Company who worked to rehabilitate refugees in the area during the late 18th century. The place was later named Cox's Bazar in his honor. The name Cox's Bazar honors Captain Hiram Cox of the British East India Company, who supervised refugee settlement in the area in the late 18th century. attractions such as surfing, colorful pagodas, Buddhist temples, and seafood. The city is connected by road and air to Chittagong. It also hosts the world's largest refugee camp due to the influx of Rohingya refugees since 2017. Major industries in Cox's Bazar besides tourism include fish processing, salt production, and rice milling, along with cottage industries like garment production and woodworking. The area has a rich history influenced by various rulers, including the Mughals, Arakanese, Portuguese, and British. Overall, Cox's Bazar is a vibrant and scenic coastal city combining natural beauty, cultural heritage, and economic activities.''' | ||
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