<h2>About Harike Wetland:</h2>

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	<li style="text-align: justify;">Harike Wildlife Sanctuary also locally known as &quot;Hari-ke-Pattan&quot; is one of the largest wetlands in northern India.</li>
	<li style="text-align: justify;">It is situated at the confluence of two major rivers of Punjab Sutlej and Beas.</li>
	<li style="text-align: justify;">Harike wetland came into existence in 1953 due to the construction of a barrage on River Sutlej.</li>
	<li style="text-align: justify;">It has been designated as one of the Ramsar sites in India.</li>
	<li style="text-align: justify;">This is a man-made, riverine wetland spreads across three districts of Punjab i.e.,Tarn Taran, Ferozepur and Kapurthala.</li>
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<h3>Q1) What is a Wildlife Sanctuary?</h3>

A Wildlife Sanctuary can be termed as a large geographical piece of land, usually forested, where animals are kept in their natural habitats. 

Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/migratory-bird-arrivals-at-punjabs-harike-wetland-decline-this-season-latest-census-shows/article66528115.ece" style="text-decoration:none">Migratory bird arrivals at Punjab&#39;s Harike wetland decline this season, latest census shows</a>

Where is the Harike Wetland?

Overview:

According to the recent water bird census, the Harike wetland witnessed a decline in migratory birds' arrival this year.

About Harike Wetland:

Q1) What is a Wildlife Sanctuary?

Where is the Harike Wetland?

Overview:

According to the recent water bird census, the Harike wetland witnessed a decline in migratory birds' arrival this year.

About Harike Wetland:

Q1) What is a Wildlife Sanctuary?

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