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The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (1881) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its outstanding engineering and the unique rack rail system used to navigate steep gradients.
The Kolkata International Film Festival, held biennially, is one of India's most prestigious film festivals, showcasing international and Indian cinema.
West Bengal shares borders with Bangladesh (southeast), Bhutan (north), Nepal (northwest), and China (Tibet region in the north).
Kalimpong is a picturesque hill station in Darjeeling district, famous for its orchids, flower nurseries, and scenic Himalayan views.
Nadia district in West Bengal is renowned for its agricultural production, particularly rice cultivation, earning it the title 'Rice Bowl of India'.
Rammohun Roy was a key figure in the Bengal Renaissance, promoting social reforms, rationalism, and modernization in Bengal.
Malda is famous for its mangoes, particularly the Himsagar variety, which has Geographical Indication status due to its unique taste and quality.
The Raniganj coalfield in Birbhum and Burdwan districts is one of the major coal-producing regions in India.
Lord Curzon proposed the partition of Bengal in 1905 to divide the province, which led to massive nationalist protests and the Swadeshi movement.
West Bengal's geography transitions from the Himalayan foothills in the north (Darjeeling region), to the Gangetic Plain in the middle, and to the Sundarbans Delta in the south.
