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 Kuakata, locally known as Sagar Kannya (Daughter of the sea) is a rare scenic spot located on the southernmost tip of Bangladesh. Kuakata in Latachapli union under Kalapara police station of khall district is about 30 km in length and 6 km. in breadth. It is 70 km. from Potuakhall ict headquarters and 320 km. from Dhaka. An excellent combination of the picturesque natural ty, sandy beaches, blue sky and the shimmering expanse of water of the Bay of Bengal and the evergreen forest makes Kuakata a much sought after tourist destination.

The name Kuakata takes its origin from the story of a 'Kua' or well dug on the sea shore by the early Rakhame settlers for collecting drinking water. The Rakhaines had landed on Kuakata coast after being expelled from Arakan by the Mughals. Following the first well, it becomes a tradition to dig wells in the neighborhood of Rakhaine homesteads for fresh water supply.

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