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Bangladesh — silhouette, capital and facts
Bangladesh is in Asia and its capital is Dhaka. With about 169 million people and 147,570 km², it ranks 92nd in area and 8th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Bangladesh, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Dhaka
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- about 169 million
- Area
- 147,570 km²
- Language
- Bengali
- Currency
- Taka
- Flag colors
- green, red
Borders
Bangladesh shares a land border with 2 countries: India, Myanmar.
Fun facts about Bangladesh
- The Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest, shelters Bengal tigers and extends into India.
- In 1952, Dhaka students took to the streets for Bengali, a date that inspired International Mother Language Day.
- The country is crossed by hundreds of rivers, and much of it lies in the delta of the Ganges and Brahmaputra.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Bangladesh?
The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka.
Which continent is Bangladesh in?
Bangladesh is in Asia.
Which countries border Bangladesh?
Bangladesh shares a land border with 2 countries: India, Myanmar.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Bangladesh?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Bangladesh is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Bangladesh?
The Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest, shelters Bengal tigers and extends into India. In 1952, Dhaka students took to the streets for Bengali, a date that inspired International Mother Language Day. The country is crossed by hundreds of rivers, and much of it lies in the delta of the Ganges and Brahmaputra.
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