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Bangladesh is a country in South Asia. It is bordered by India on three sides and Myanmar to the southeast; the Bay of Bengal forms the southern coastline. Together with the Indian state of West Bengal, it comprises the ethno-linguistic region of Bengal. The borders of Bangladesh were set by the Partition of India in 1947, when it became the eastern wing of Pakistan (East Pakistan), separated from the western wing by 1,600 km (1,000 miles). Despite their common religion, the ethnic and linguistic gulf between the two wings was compounded by an apathetic government based in West Pakistan. This resulted in the independence of Bangladesh in 1971 after a bloody war, supported by India. The years following independence have been marked by political turmoil, with thirteen different heads of government, and at least four military coups. The population of Bangladesh ranks eighth in the world, but its area of approximately 144,000 sq km is ranked ninety-third. It is also one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Geographically dominated by the fertile Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta, the country has annual monsoon floods, and cyclones are frequent. (More...)

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The House Sparrow (Passer domesticus, female shown here) is a member of the Old World sparrow family Passeridae. It occurs naturally in most of Europe and much of Asia, but has been introduced to most other parts of the world. Despite being so common, it is often confused with the smaller and slimmer Tree Sparrow.

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Tracks of hurricanes over Florida from 1851 to 1899 The list of Florida hurricanes prior to 1900 extends back to 1523 and encompasses 159 Atlantic hurricanes known to have affected Florida. Since the start of the Atlantic hurricane database in 1851, there were only eight years in which no tropical cyclone affected the state. Collectively, tropical cyclones in Florida resulted in at least 6,504 fatalities and monetary damage of over $90 million (2008 USD). At least 109 boats or ships were either driven ashore, wrecked, or damaged due to the storms. Pre-1700 1523 - Two ships and their crews are lost during a hurricane on the west Florida coast.^[1] 1553 - A hurricane affects the state, killing less than 700 people.^[2] Around 1553 - A hurricane hits western Florida, resulting in about 700 casualties.^[2] Some modern researchers estimate this is the same storm as the previous event, as some early storms affecting more than one locale may have multiple listings if the storm track is unknown.^[3] 1559 - A hurricane off northwestern Florida sinks six Spanish ships.^[1] August 20, 1559 - Around 500 people are killed by a hurricane offshore at western Florida.^[2] September 19, 1559 - A hurricane off the coast of Florida sinks several ships and kills many sailors.^[1] Pensacola history notes this hurricane sinking 5 ships, with a Spanish galleon, grounding a caravel, and killing nearly 500 of 1,500 colonists and crewmen at Punta de Santa Maria across from Santa Rosa Island. 1563 - Cape Canaveral experiences the effects of a hurricane, with 284 fatalities reported.^[2] September 22, 1565 - An offshore hurricane washes several French ships ashore between Matanzas Inlet and Cape Canaveral, leaving 71 missing. The hurricane led to the loss of Fort Caroline and ultimately the French influence in Florida.^[1]^[4] September 13, 1566 - Rough seas and strong winds are experienced in the northeastern portion of the state by an offshore hurricane. It executes a loop and affects the area three days later.^[4] See full list...

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Tracks of hurricanes over Florida from 1851 to 1899

The list of Florida hurricanes prior to 1900 extends back to 1523 and encompasses 159 Atlantic hurricanes known to have affected Florida. Since the start of the Atlantic hurricane database in 1851, there were only eight years in which no tropical cyclone affected the state. Collectively, tropical cyclones in Florida resulted in at least 6,504 fatalities and monetary damage of over $90 million (2008 USD). At least 109 boats or ships were either driven ashore, wrecked, or damaged due to the storms.

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1523 - Two ships and their crews are lost during a hurricane on the west Florida coast.^[1]
1553 - A hurricane affects the state, killing less than 700 people.^[2]
Around 1553 - A hurricane hits western Florida, resulting in about 700 casualties.^[2] Some modern researchers estimate this is the same storm as the previous event, as some early storms affecting more than one locale may have multiple listings if the storm track is unknown.^[3]
1559 - A hurricane off northwestern Florida sinks six Spanish ships.^[1]
August 20, 1559 - Around 500 people are killed by a hurricane offshore at western Florida.^[2]
September 19, 1559 - A hurricane off the coast of Florida sinks several ships and kills many sailors.^[1] Pensacola history notes this hurricane sinking 5 ships, with a Spanish galleon, grounding a caravel, and killing nearly 500 of 1,500 colonists and crewmen at Punta de Santa Maria across from Santa Rosa Island.
1563 - Cape Canaveral experiences the effects of a hurricane, with 284 fatalities reported.^[2]
September 22, 1565 - An offshore hurricane washes several French ships ashore between Matanzas Inlet and Cape Canaveral, leaving 71 missing. The hurricane led to the loss of Fort Caroline and ultimately the French influence in Florida.^[1]^[4]
September 13, 1566 - Rough seas and strong winds are experienced in the northeastern portion of the state by an offshore hurricane. It executes a loop and affects the area three days later.^[4]
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