Over the past eight years, the name Cox's Bazar has become synonymous -- in some circles -- with the world's largest refugee camp. The sprawling Bangladeshi coastal town is frequently cited in news articles and charity appeals that raise awareness of the displaced Rohingya ethnic minority, a Muslim community from neighboring Myanmar forced to flee in a savage military campaign that some condemned as genocide or "ethnic cleansing."
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People enjoy the water at Cox's Bazar Sea Beach at sunset. The Bangladeshi city plays a complex dual role as both a major tourist destination and the site of the world's largest refugee camp. (Photo by Rebecca L. Root)
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