Southern Asia, bordering the Bay of Bengal, between Burma and India.
The huge delta region at the confluence of the Ganges and Brahmaputra River systems -- now referred to as Bangladesh -- was a loosely incorporated out ...
Longitude: 90
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Bangladesh:
12,885.061 km
Terrain:
Mostly flat alluvial plain; hilly in southeast.
Natural Resources:
Natural gas, arable land, timber, coal.
Industries:
Cotton, textiles and clothing, jute, tea, paper, cement, fertilizer, sugar, light engineering .
Population: 168,697,184
Area: 147,570 km2
slightly larger than Pennsylvania and New Jersey combined; slightly smaller than Iowa
Most of the country is situated on deltas of large rivers flowing from the Himalayas: the Ganges unites with the Jamuna (main channel of the Brahmaputra) and later joins the Meghna to eventually empty into the Bay of Bengal.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| ben | Bengali |
Bangla 98.8% (official, also known as Bengali), other 1.2% (2011 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| BDT | Bangladeshi taka | ৳ |
Capital City: Dhaka
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 9:38 pm (GMT+06:00)
Visiting Bangladesh
You're in for a treat! Bangladesh is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to February. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful landscapes from rivers to hills
- Vibrant festivals and traditions
- High levels of poverty and overcrowding
- Risk of natural disasters like cyclones
- Poor infrastructure and healthcare
- 4.1HIGH RISK
Travel is risky, prepare well and consider avoiding
- Bangladeshi cuisine features rice, fish, and lentils.
- Popular dishes include biryani and hilsa fish curry.
- Spices and mustard oil are commonly used in cooking.
- Visit the Sundarbans mangrove forest
- Explore the historical city of Dhaka
- Relax on the beaches of Cox's Bazar
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