VerifiedBBR-2024-0005
Longest natural unbroken sandy sea beach
An uninterrupted 120-kilometre stretch of sand from Cox's Bazar town to Teknaf.
Record holderCox's Bazar sea beach
Date achieved1 January 2024
Official statement
Measured along the shoreline from Badar Mokam at Teknaf northwards, the beach runs unbroken for approximately 120 km, making it the longest natural sandy sea beach in the world.
Criteria met
- 01Natural formation, no reclamation
- 02Unbroken by estuary or headland
Evidence on file
- Exhibit AInani, mid-stretch
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