Cox’s Bazar is known for its wide long sandy beach which is claimed to be the world’s longest natural sea beach (120 km long) and the top tourist attraction in Bangladesh. Cox’s Bazar is one of the most famous tourist attraction of Bangladesh and a perfect place for adventure seekers. . Here, visitors can enjoy the relaxing breeze of the ocean and the peacefulness of the place. The weather here is always in a good condition so people can visit here anytime of the year. The breath taking scene of sunset from Cox’s Bazar is alone enough,to make people fall in love with Cox’s Bazar. The exciting news is that Cox’s Bazar is now in the top 4th position of seven natural wonder voting process.
Cox's Bazar is on the south-easterly tip of Bangladesh, not far from the border with Myanmar (Burma) - the weird extra 'bit' at the bottom of Bangladesh, almost as an afterthought. The region was frequented by the Mogh pirates, along with the Portuguese, who ravaged the Bay of Bengal in the 17th century (thanks, Lonely Planet). The name 'Cox's Bazar' comes from Captain Hiram Cox, a Brit, who founded the town as a refuge for the Arakanese (who, you say?), who were fleeing their homes after the invasion of the Burmese.
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