Bangladesh is a country in South Asia, Asia. Its capital is Dhaka, with a population of approximately 170M and a total area of 147,570 km². The official language is Bengali and the currency is the Taka (BDT).
Bangladesh covers an area of 147,570 km² with a population density of 1,152/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $460B ($2,700 per capita) and gained independence in 1971. It has a coastline of 580 km.
Bangladesh is home to the Sundarbans — the world's largest mangrove forest and refuge of the Bengal tiger. Its national anthem was written by Rabindranath Tagore, the only person ever to write the national anthems of two different countries.
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The world's largest mangrove forest, shared with India, home to the Bengal tiger
The world's longest natural sea beach stretching 120km along the Bay of Bengal
A UNESCO mosque with 60 domes built by a Mughal general in the 15th century
The Pink Palace of Dhaka — former residence of the Nawabs of Bengal on the Buriganga river
The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka.
The official language(s) of Bangladesh are Bengali.
The population of Bangladesh is approximately 170M.
Bangladesh uses the Taka (BDT).
Bangladesh is located in Asia, in the South Asia region.
Bangladesh has a GDP of $460B, with a GDP per capita of $2,700.
The best time to visit Bangladesh is November–February. The climate is Tropical monsoon, hot and humid.
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