A Brief Description
For many thousands of years a long list of regional empires and European traders fought for control of the water-logged land now called Bangladesh.
Ruled by Britain in the 19th and 20th centuries, Bangladesh (formerly called East Pakistan), was formed in 1971 when it officially separated from its union with West Pakistan (now called Pakistan).
As one of the most crowded countries on the planet, much of the lush, low-lying landscape is subject to yearly flooding, and the subsequent devastation of cyclones.
Those natural hazards have adversely affected the nation's economy and its people, as they often cause great loss of life.
Not on the front-burner of most travelers, reports from those who venture here rave about its natural beauty, the friendly welcome, the capital city of Dhaka, and the easy-going beach resort of Cox's Bazar - home to the world's longest beach.
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Facts and Figures
 Name Bangladesh
(long form) People's Republic of Bangladesh
Population 144,319,600
Population & Density (all countries) here
Capital City Dhaka (11 million)
Currency Taka (BDT)
Currency Converter
here
Languages
Bengali (official), English
Flag here
National Day March 26
Religions Muslim (83%), Hindu (16%), others
Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
23º 43' N, 90º 22' E
Relative Location Bangladesh is in both the eastern and northern hemispheres. It's positioned on the Indian subcontinent in south-central Asia, and is bordered by the Bay of Bengal, and the countries of India and Burma (Myanmar).
Land Statistics
Coastline 360 miles (580 km)
Land Areas
(land) 51,703 sq miles (133,910 sq km)
(water) 3,896 sq miles (10,090 sq km)
(TOTAL) 55,599 sq miles (144,000 sq km)
Land Area (all countries) here
Landforms
Bangladesh, a nation of rivers, is in essence a large delta comprised of three significant rivers; the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna.
Subsequently, Bangladesh is one of the most flood-prone countries in the world. When the spring snows melt in the Himalayan Mountains and run south to the sea, the rivers often overflow.
Replete with mangrove forests and tropical rain forests, the overall land is mostly flat, with a few hilly areas in the east and southeast.
 Highest Point Keokradong - 4,035 ft. (1,230 m)
 Lowest Point Indian Ocean - 0 ft. (0 m)
Land Divisions 6 divisions; including Barisal, Chittagong, Dhaka, Khulna, Rajshahi, and Sylhet.
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Recommended Links
Bangladesh (Complete) info on the (GDP)
economy, imports and exports, natural resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here!
Bangladesh Government here
Bangladesh Photos at TrekEarth.com here
Bangladesh Travel web site here
Cox's Bazar here
Discover Bangladesh web site here
Climate
Bangladesh, one of the wettest places on the planet, is hot and rainy in the summer months.
Most of the rain (often over 60 inches per year), falls during the monsoon season (June - September). In contrast, very little rain falls in the cooler months (November - February).
March, April and May are the warmest months with high temps near 90º f. Winter lows seldom fall below 55º f.
Traveler Info
Attractions
As an emerging tourism destination Bangladesh offers travelers many interesting diversions including archaeological sites, historic mosques and monuments, white sandy beaches, and lush forest venues filled with wildlife and waterfalls
Major points-of-interest include Cox's Bazar, home to the longest beach on the planet; the world's largest mangrove forest; Ramu village, Sonadia Island, famous for its wide variety of seashells; the gorgeous beaches on St. Martins Island, the Aggameda Khyang sanctuary and monastery and its bronze Buddha images; Royal Bengal Tigers tours, and of course, the capital city of Dhaka, filled with the symbols of its rich Muslim history.
Note that nothing in Bangladesh happens quickly, so patience is important when traveling here. In addition, the security situation in Bangladesh is volatile, and Americans are urged to check with the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka for the latest information. A terrorist bombing campaign and threats to U.S. and Western interests have led to increased security measures around U.S. Government facilities in and around Dhaka.
Country Dialing Code 880
Electricity Bangladesh uses 220 volts AC (50 Hz)
Electrical adapters, products and tips here
Travel Warnings
here
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