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Choose another region in India and do a similar study of the historical and geographical factors that influence the diversity found there. Are these historical and geographical factors connected to each other? How?

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Region: West Bengal

Geographical Factors: It Lies in the regions of Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta. A small coastal region is on the extreme south, while the Sundarbans forests is a remarkable landmark at the ganges delta.

Historical factors: It has close relations with geographical factors. The major population depends on agriculture or mainly the cultivation of rice due to fertile lands of Delta.

Region: Kerala

Geographical Features: Situated in the Western Ghats, it has a wet and maritime tropical climate influenced by the seasonal heavy rains. The westen coastal belt is relatively flat compared to the eastern region and have many lakes and canals.

Historical factors: Due to coastal areas, export and import were prevalent and thus there are people from many religions. the state has nearly equal population from Hinduism, Muslim and Christian regions. festivals like Onam, Eid, Christmas etc. are celebrated. The geographical features helped in the cultivation of spices.


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