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Bangladesh
Population: 141,340,476 (July 2004 est.)
Capital: Dhaka
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An Introduction to Bangladesh
Bangladesh came into existence in 1971 when Bengali East Pakistan seceded from its union with West Pakistan. About a third of this extremely poor country floods annually during the monsoon rainy season, hampering economic development.

Map of Bangladesh ( Location ) : 24 00 N, 90 00 E, Southern Asia, bordering the Bay of Bengal, between Burma and India. For additional reports and educational information specific to Bangladesh, refer to the Country Info menubar to the upper right.

The Bangladeshi Flag
Green with a large red disk slightly to the hoist side of center; the red sun of freedom represents the blood shed to achieve independence; the green field symbolizes the lush countryside, and secondarily, the traditional color of Islam.

Rankings of The Most Populous Countries in the World.

1. China
2. India
3. United States
4. Indonesia
5. Brazil
6. Russia
7. Pakistan
8. Bangladesh
9. Japan
10. Nigeria

11. Mexico
12. Germany
13. Philippines
14. Vietnam
15. Egypt
16. Turkey
17. Iran
18. Ethiopia
19. Thailand
20. United Kingdom

21. France
22. Italy
23. Congo
24. Ukraine
25. South Korea
26. South Africa
27. Burma
28. Colombia
29. Spain
30. Poland

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Country profile data for Bangladesh

• Defense
• Economy Intro
• Economy
• Flag Description
• Geography
• Government
• History
• People
• Political
• US Relations
• Foreign Relations
• Religious Freedom

Tabular Data

• Economy
• Communications
• Geography
• Government
• Health
• Issues
• Military
• People
• Transportation
• Chiefs of State

Additional Resources

• Human Rights
• Travel Issues
• Weather

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Some interesting facts and figures about Bangladesh.

Pop Growth Rate / Year:
• 2.08%

Avg. Life Expectancy:
• 61.8 yrs - Male
• 61.61 yrs - Female

Phone Lines:
• 740,000 (2003)

Televisions:
• 770,000 (1997)

Radios:
• 6,150,000 (1997)

Internet Code:
• .bd

Did you know ... People from Bangladesh are called Bangladeshis