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.
