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What are Wetlands?

A wetland is land that is partially covered with water, or dotted with numerous salty or freshwater waterbodies
Text by: Nisarg Prakash | Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   May 05, 2026
Text by: Nisarg Prakash | Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   May 05, 2026
10 min read
A wetland is land that is partially covered with water, or dotted with numerous salty or freshwater waterbodies
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An explainer on wetlands, which is land partially covered with water or dotted with numerous salty or freshwater bodies.

Here are some interesting facts you will find in this explainer on wetlands.

  • What is a wetland?
  • Why are wetlands important?
  • What are the characteristics of a wetland?
  • How are wetlands formed?
  • What are threats to wetlands?
  • Which is the largest wetland in India?
  • Which state in India has the highest wetland?
  • What are Ramsar sites?

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