Bangladesh
Facts
Area:
Total: 89,481 sq miles
Land: 83212 sq miles
Water: 6,270 sq miles
Climate:
Tropical; mild winter (October to March); hot, humid summer (March to June); humid, warm rainy monsoon (June to October)
Elevation Extremes:
Lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 ft
Highest point: Keokradong 4,034 ft
Population:
147,365,352
Ethnic Groups:
Bengali 98%, tribal groups, non-Bengali Muslims
Religions:
Muslim 83%, Hindu 16%, other 1%
Languages:
Bangla (official, also known as Bengali), English
Country name
Conventional long form: People's Republic of Bangladesh
Conventional short form: Bangladesh
Former: East Pakistan
Government type:
Parliamentary democracy
Capital:
Dhaka
Independence:
16 December 1971 (from West Pakistan); note - 26 March 1971 is the date of independence from West Pakistan, 16 December 1971 is known as Victory Day and commemorates the official creation of the state of Bangladesh
GDP - per capita (PPP):
$2,100 (2005 est.)
Currency:
Taka (BDT)
Time Zone:
GMT +6
Country Dialing Code:
+88
Electricity:
220V 50HzHz