Bangladesh Population: 141,340,476 (July 2004 est.) Capital: Dhaka [ Select Another Country ]

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.

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

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