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Administrative Division: Cox's Bazar District
Area: 6.85km2 (2.6sq.mi)
Population: 51,918
Airport: Cox's Bazar Airport (IATA:CXB,ICAO:VGCB)
Local Transport: None
Tourist Season:November - February
Interesting Facts:
Saint Martin's Island is the only coral island of Bangladesh and one of the Bangladesh Eco-Tourism Destinations. This Bangladesh Marine Paradise is located in the northeast part of the Bay of Bengal, just about 9 km south off the tip of the Cox's Bazar-Teknaf peninsula and 8 km west off the northwest coast of Myanmar. It is at the mouth of the Naf River. This island forms the southernmost part of Bangladesh. Among the locals this island is known as Narikel Jinjira (Coconut Island). Saint Martin's Island is an unique location for Island getaway in Bangladesh.
Over the last few years number of visitors to Saint Martin's Island has increased dramatically. Currently, three shipping lines run daily trips to the island.
During high tides the island radius is about 5 km, and pinched in the middle. However during the low tides the island land mass increases significantly as the receding water exposes a significant land mass.
Visit Saint Martin's Island for an island getaway to this still less exploited place.
Saint Martin's Island Tourist Attractions: