Definitions for Sylhet
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1. Sylhet

   Sylhet (Bengali: সিলেট) is a metropolitan city in northeastern Bangladesh. It is the administrative seat of the Sylhet Division. Located on the north bank of the Surma River at the eastern tip of Bengal, Sylhet has a subtropical climate and lush highland terrain. The city has a population of more than half a million and is the fourth-largest city in Bangladesh after Dhaka, Chittagong and Khulna. Sylhet is one of Bangladesh's most important spiritual and cultural centres. Furthermore, it is one of the most economically important cities after Dhaka and Chittagong. The city produces the highest amount of tea and natural gas. The hinterland of the Sylhet valley is the largest oil and gas-producing region in Bangladesh. It is also the largest hub of tea production in Bangladesh. It is notable for its high-quality cane and agarwood. The city is served by the Osmani International Airport, named after General Bangabir M A G Osmani, the Commander-in-Chief of the Mukti Bahini during the Bangladesh Liberation War. People from Sylhet form a significant portion of the Bangladeshi diaspora, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States and other countries in the Middle East.

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1. Sylhet

   Sylhet Division, also known as Greater Sylhet or Sylhet region, is the northeastern division of Bangladesh, named after its main city, Sylhet. It is bordered by the Meghalaya, Assam and Tripura states of India to the north, east and south, respectively; and by the Bangladesh divisions of Chittagong to the southwest and Dhaka to the west. Sylhet is considered one of the most picturesque and archaeologically rich regions in South Asia. Its bourgeoning economy has contributed to the regional attractions of landscapes filled with fragrant orange and pineapple gardens, and breathtaking tea plantations. Many Sylhet community members have found work and residence abroad, particularly in the United Kingdom. They send remittances to fund projects and industries within the Sylhet Division, which have led to the expansion of the export industry and foreign investment sectors.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Sylhet in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Sylhet in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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References

1. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylhet
2. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Sylhet