A virtual guide to Bangladesh, an independent country since 1971, named officially People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

The country is situated in southern Asia in the Ganges River (Padma) delta on the Bay of Bengal. Bangladesh is bordered by India in west, north and east and has a short border with Myanmar (Burma) in south east.

The state occupies an area of 143,998 km², compared it is slightly larger than Greece (131,957 km²) or slightly smaller than the U.S. state of Iowa.

It is one of the world’s most densely populated countries. Bangladesh has a population of more than 164 million people (in 2017). The majority of its population are followers of Islam (about 88%). Capital and largest city is Dhaka. Spoken language is Bangla (or Bengali by 98%).
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