Bay of Bengal
Hierarchical organization of the Bay of Bengal and its immediate surrounding geographic features.
Internal
Describes the main geographic and water-related features that define the interior of the Bay of Bengal.
Indian Subcontinent
The Indian Subcontinent shapes the northern and western boundaries of the Bay of Bengal, with peninsulas and coastlines from India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Andes Major Rivers
The Ganges-Brahmaputra and Megalayan rivers carry vast volumes of freshwater and sediments into the Bay ofBengal.
Nearby
Lists key geographic regions closely associated with the Bay of Bengal beyond its immediate water.
Indian Ocean
The Bay ofBengal opens into the broader Indian Ocean to the south and east, forming part of a global marine basin.
Asia East Region
The Bay ofBengal lies along the southeastern edge of Asia—a continent-based framework that includes South Asia and Southeast Asia.
Water
Defines the primary water systems and channels directly connected to or feeding the bay.
Ganges-Brahmaputra-Megala
The Ganges and Brahmaputra deltas form the core sediment-laden embrace of the Bay ofBengal, creating extensive estuarine regions and floodplains.
Laccadive Sea
The Laccadive Sea lies to the southwest of the Bay ofBengal, connecting via straits and shaping regional marine circulation.