Rann of Kutch facts for kids
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Rann of Kachchh
رن کچھ
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Landscape in the Rann of Kachchh
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Rann of Kutch seasonal salt marsh ecoregion
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The Rann of Kutch (Urdu:رن کچھ) is a huge area of Salt marshes. It is mostly found in Gujarat, India, especially in the Kutch District. A smaller part is in the Sindh province of Pakistan.
This unique area is divided into two main sections: the Great Rann of Kutch and the Little Rann of Kutch. It covers about 7,505 square kilometers (2,898 sq mi). Many people say it is the largest salt desert in the world. The Rann of Kachchh is also the home of the Kutchi people.
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Exploring the Geography of Rann of Kutch
The Rann of Kachchh is part of the Thar Desert region. It is located in Gujarat, India, with some parts extending into Pakistan's Sindh province. The word Rann means "salt marsh." This area is marshy during some parts of the year. It has higher areas called medaks where plants can grow.
The Kachchh area is in Western India. The marsh itself covers a very large area, about 25,000 square kilometers (10,000 sq mi). It sits between the Gulf of Kutch and the mouth of the Indus River in southern Pakistan. To the northeast, you can find the Luni River.
Border Between India and Pakistan
The Rann of Kutch is a salty lowland area. It is rich in Natural gas. This region has been a place of border disagreements between India and Pakistan. In April 1965, these disagreements led to a conflict known as the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.
Later that same year, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Harold Wilson, helped India and Pakistan stop fighting. They agreed to set up a special group called a Tribunal to solve the territorial dispute. In 1968, the Tribunal made a decision. Pakistan received about 10% of the area it claimed, while India was given 90%. India still believes the entire region belongs to them.
Why Rann of Kutch is Important for Nature
The Rann of Kachchh is the only large area of Flooded grasslands in the whole Indo-Malayan region. This means it is a very special place for nature.
Because the Rann has a desert on one side and the sea on the other, it has many different kinds of natural environments. These include mangroves (trees that grow in salty water) and desert plants. The grasslands and deserts of the Rann of Kachchh are home to many animals. These animals have learned to live in the tough conditions of this huge area. Some of these animals and plants are unique to this area, and some are endangered, meaning they are at risk of disappearing forever.
This region is very important for Biodiversity, which means it has a wide variety of living things.
Amazing Handicrafts of Kutch
The handicrafts made in Kutch are famous all over the world. Many women and young girls in the area earn their living by making and selling different types of embroidered clothes.
The embroidery styles are very diverse and beautiful. Some popular styles include Rabari, Ahir, Sindhi, Banni, Mutwa, Ari, and Soof. Some of these styles even include small mirrors or beads sewn into the fabric, making them sparkle!
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Images for kids
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Rann of Kutch in the state of Gujarat
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Folk Music at Rann Utsav
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