Bangladesh
| People's Republic of Bangladesh |
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| Motto: "Joy Bangla" (Victory to Bengal) | ||||||
| Anthem: "Amar Shonar Bangla" (My Golden Bengal) | ||||||
| Capital and largest city | Dhaka | |||||
| Official language | Bengali | |||||
| Demonym | Bangladeshi | |||||
| Government | Unitary parliamentary republic | |||||
| • | President | Abdul Hamid | ||||
| • | Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina | ||||
| Legislature | Jatiya Sangsad | |||||
| Establishment | ||||||
| • | East Bengal | 14 August 1947 | ||||
| • | East Pakistan | 14 October 1955 | ||||
| • | Independence | 26 March 1971 | ||||
| Area | ||||||
| • | Total | 147,570 km2 (92nd) 56,980 sq mi |
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| Population | ||||||
| • | 2022 estimate | 170,000,000 (8th) | ||||
| • | Density | 1,145/km2 Expression error: Unrecognized punctuation character ","./sq mi |
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| GDP (PPP) | 2022 estimate | |||||
| • | Total | $1.0 trillion | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | 2022 estimate | |||||
| • | Total | $365 billion | ||||
| Gini (2020) | Template:DecreasePositive 32.4 Template:Color |
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| HDI (2019) | Increase 0.631 Template:Color |
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| Currency | Taka (৳) (BDT) | |||||
| Time zone | Bangladesh Standard Time (BST) (UTC+6) | |||||
| Calling code | +880 | |||||
| ISO 3166 code | BD | |||||
| Website www.bangladesh.gov.bd |
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Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ), officially known as the People's Republic of Bangladesh (Bengali: গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ), is a country located in South Asia. It is bordered by India to the north, west, and east, Myanmar to the southeast, and the Bay of Bengal to the south.
With a population of approximately 170 million people, Bangladesh is the eighth-most populous country in the world and one of the most densely populated. Its capital and largest city is Dhaka, which serves as the political, economic, and cultural hub of the nation.
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Etymology
The name "Bangladesh" is derived from the words "Bangla" and "desh", which mean the "Land of the Bengalis".
History
Bangladesh has a rich history dating back to ancient times when it was part of the Mauryan and Gupta Empires. In more recent history, it was part of British India until gaining independence as East Pakistan in 1947. The country achieved full independence in 1971 after the Bangladesh Liberation War.
Geography
Bangladesh is characterized by its fertile plains and extensive river systems, including the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers. The Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world, is located in the southern part of the country.
Politics and Government
Bangladesh is a unitary parliamentary republic with a president as the head of state and a prime minister as the head of government. The country follows a multi-party democratic system.
Economy
Bangladesh has experienced significant economic growth in recent years, driven by its textile and garment industry, agriculture, and remittances from expatriate workers. It is one of the world's largest exporters of textiles and garments.
Culture
Bangladeshi culture is rich and diverse, influenced by its long history and various ethnic groups. The country is known for its traditional music, dance, literature, and cuisine. Bengali literature and poetry have a long and esteemed tradition in Bangladesh.
Tourism
Bangladesh offers a variety of tourist attractions, including historical sites, natural beauty, and cultural landmarks. Popular destinations include the Sundarbans, Cox's Bazar Beach, the ancient city of Paharpur, and the tea gardens of Sylhet.
References
External links
- Official website
- Tourism in Bangladesh on Wikipedia
- Lonely Planet Guide to Bangladesh
- Bangladesh.com - Travel and Tourism Information
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