World's Smallest River Island

14 Nov,2023

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Umananda Island, also known as Peacock Island, is believed to be the world's smallest inhabited river island.

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It's located on the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati, Assam, India.

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The island covers an area of about 0.016 square kilometers.

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The British named it Peacock Island because its structure resembles a peacock's feather.

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The name Umananda derives from Assamese Uma, another name for the Hindu goddess Parvati, and ananda, which translates to "joy".

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According to Hindu mythology, Shiva created the island for his wife Parvati's happiness and pleasure.

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