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Cox's Bazar

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Cox's Bazar

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Also known as Panowa, Palongkee, Cox's Bazaar

beach town in Bangladesh

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Cox's Bazar is a beach town located in Bangladesh that is known for its coastal attractions. It is significant as one of Bangladesh's major tourist destinations and serves as an important economic center for the region.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
city
Named after
Hiram Cox
Official name
Cox's Bazar
Country
Bangladesh
Population
196374
Area
649
Elevation
3
Time zone
UTC+06:00
Image
Cox's Bazar montage.jpg
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কক্সবাজার
Commons category
Cox's Bazar
native label
কক্সবাজার
IPA transcription
[kɔksbadʒaɾ]
P12749
1218
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Encyclopedic overview

Cox's Bazar is a city, fishing port, tourism centre, and the headquarters of the Cox's Bazar District and Cox's Bazar Sadar Upazila in south-eastern Bangladesh. The city has a population of about 196,000. Cox's Bazar Beach is a major tourist attraction.

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