Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Bangladesh 🇧🇩: capital Dhaka, population 170 million, located in Asia. Currency: Bangladeshi Taka (৳). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Dhaka
- Population: 170 million
- Continent: Asia
- Language: Bengali
- Currency: Bangladeshi Taka (৳)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: People's Republic of Bangladesh
- Area: 147,570 km² (56,977 sq mi)
- Region: Southern Asia
- Has a coastline
- People: Bangladeshi
- Internet domain: .bd
Fun Facts About Bangladesh
- One of the most densely populated countries in the world.
- Home to the Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest on Earth.
- The Royal Bengal Tiger is its national animal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bangladesh known for?
Bangladesh is known for several things — One of the most densely populated countries in the world; Home to the Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest on Earth; The Royal Bengal Tiger is its national animal.
How big is Bangladesh?
Bangladesh covers about 147,570 square kilometers (56,977 square miles), in the Southern Asia region.
Is Bangladesh landlocked?
No. Bangladesh has a coastline and shares land borders with 2 neighboring countries.
What are people from Bangladesh called?
People from Bangladesh are called Bangladeshi.
What is the capital of Bangladesh?
The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka.
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