Physical Geography
Ningaloo Reef
- A new survey finds nearly 70% of corals at UNESCO-listed Ningaloo Reef have died.
About Ningaloo Reef
- It is located on Western Australia’s remote coast along the East Indian Ocean.
- It is Australia’s largest fringing coral reef, extending across 300 kilometres of coastline.
- It is one of the world’s most pristine, longest, and largest coral reefs.
- However, it is unusually narrow and covers an area of about 50 sq.km.
- It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Social Geography
Abujhmadiya Tribe
- Recently, the Bastar Olympics’ tournament has seen increasing participation of the Abujhmadiya tribe
About Abujhmadiya Tribe
- They are an ancestral and patriarchal tribe primarily residing in the Abujmarh region in Chhattisgarh, India.
- Abujhmadiya tribal community is a sub-group of Gond tribe of Central India region.
- It is a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG).
- Language: They speak Abuj Maria, Hindi or Chhattisgarhi.
- Festivals:
- Saja Festival: A traditional festival celebrating agricultural success and honoring nature spirits.
- Bastar Dussehra: Which features traditional dances, rituals, and community gatherings.
