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Detailed explanation-1: -UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) programme today added 18 new sites in 12 countries to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, which now numbers 701 biosphere reserves in 124 countries around the globe.
Detailed explanation-2: -There are 738 biosphere reserves in 134 countries, including 22 transboundary sites. They are distributed as follows: 90 sites in 33 countries in Africa. 36 sites in 14 countries in the Arab States.
Detailed explanation-3: -UNESCO has approved the designation of 11 new biosphere reserves in 9 countries, including three countries for the first time: Chad, Georgia and Zambia. Two existing biosphere reserves in Spain have also been extended.
Detailed explanation-4: -Globally, there are 686 biosphere reserves in 122 countries, including 20 transboundary sites. India has 12 internationally recognised BRs.
Detailed explanation-5: -Presently, there are 18 notified biosphere reserves in India. S. No. Siruvani hills (Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka).