Interesting Bangladesh Facts
Bangladesh is a coastal country located in Southern Asia where it is bordered by India, including Dahagram-Angarpota, Myanmar and the Bay of Bengal. It spreads across 143,998 km2 of land. The approximate population of Bangladesh is thought to be more than 164,669,751.
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Bangladesh Fact File: Continent: Asia * Country Name(s): Bangladesh, People's Republic of Bangladesh * Location: Southern Asia * Bordering: India, including Dahagram-Angarpota, Myanmar and the Bay of Bengal * Capital City: Dhaka * Size: 143,998 km2 * Estimated Population: over 164,669,751 * Currency: Bangladeshi taka (BDT) * Language(s): Bengali * Country Code: +880
Interesting Bangladesh Facts for Kids
Interesting Facts for Kids 1: Size & location facts
Bangladesh belongs to the continent of Asia, where it has a coastal position and is bordered by India, including Dahagram-Angarpota, Myanmar and the Bay of Bengal. There are seven continents in the world: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Antarctica, Australia (Oceania). Asia is the world's largest continent, occupying a total area of 43,820,000 km2. Asia has 48 countries, with some countries belonging to both Asia and Europe, and forms 29.5% of the world's landmass. Bangladesh is a coastal country that stretches over a total area of approximately 143,998 km2. It is a small to medium size country located on the mainland continent of Asia.
Interesting Facts for Kids 2: Population facts
The population of this Asian country is somewhere in the region of 164,669,751 people. The majority of Bangladesh's inhabitants reside in Dhaka which is the country's most populous city. Bangladesh has the eight highest population in the world, its overall population density is approximately 1,050 people per sq km. The estimated population of Asia is approximately 4,393,296,000 inhabitants, making it the continent with the largest population in the world. The continents in order of population, starting with highest population first, are: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Australia (Oceania Region) and Antarctica. The total population of the entire world is in excess of 7.6 billion people.
Interesting Facts for Kids 3: Capital & major cities
Bangladesh's capital city is called Dhaka. The names of other major cities situated in this country are Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Comilla and Shibganj.
Interesting Facts for Kids 4: Country borders
The following guideline provides details on the approximate border lengths of Bangladesh:
Coastline 580 km, Burma 271 km, India 4,142 km.
Interesting Facts for Kids 5: Climate and geography facts
Bangladesh receives more rainfall than most other countries on Earth. The highest amount of rainfall occurs during the monsoon season from June to September. Bangladesh receives around 60 inches of rain per year. The summer months can be described as hot and wet with the highest temperatures occuring between March and May, around 32 degrees Celsius. The winter months are mild with temperatures rarely falling lower than 12 degrees Celsius. The geography of Bangladesh is dominated by the Bengal Delta which is officially the largest delta on Earth. The country boasts rich evergreen forests that are home to many plant and and wildlife species, including endangered animals such as the Bengal Tiger. The Sundarbans is a large mangrove forest located in the Bay of Bengal, in the delta area of the Padma, Meghna and Brahmaputra river basins. Major rivers flow from the Himalayas forming the country's huge delta. Approximately 700 rivers can be found in Bangladesh including the Ganges, Meghna, Brahmaputra, Padma and Hooghly. Numerous islands including a coral reef island, known as St. Martin's Island, belong to Bangladesh. The lowest point of Bangladesh is the Indian Ocean at 0m, and the highest point of elevation is Keokradong at 1,230m.
Interesting Facts for Kids 6: Natural Resources of Bangladesh
Natural resources can be defined as materials and substances that occur naturally on Earth. Natural resources are very important across the world, and can be exploited for economic gain. The level of natural resources present in an individual country depends on varying factors which are influenced by the geography, climate and location of that country. Some countries, such as Russia, The United States, Saudi Arabia and Canada, have many natural resources, where as some other countries have limited to none. Food, construction and transport are three primary examples of uses of natural resources. The following information provides examples of these uses: fish occurs naturally in streams, rivers, lakes and oceans, and can be caught for food consumption. Wood/timber can be extracted from forests for construction purposes, i.e. to build homes and furniture. Crude oils can be refined into different kinds of fuels in order to power vehicles/cars. The natural resources found in Bangladesh include natural gas, arable land suitable for growing crops, timber and coal.
Interesting Facts for Kids 7: Language facts
The official language of Bangladesh is Bangla (Bengali), which is spoken by most of the population.
Interesting Facts for Kids 8: Religion facts
The primary religion of Bangladesh is Muslim at approximately 89% of the population. People belonging to the Islamic religion worship Allah. In the English language, the word Allah refers to God in Islam. Those belonging to the religion of Islam believe in one god. Most of Bangladesh’s population are Muslim and follow the practices of Islam. Around 10% are of the population are Hindu. The rest of the population either belongs to other religions or no religion at all.
Interesting Facts for Kids 9: Symbols of Bangladesh
Each country has its own individual culture, history and identity. Flags, emblems, symbols, colors, anthems, songs and mottos represent the national pride and identity of countries across the globe. These national symbols are formed through the unique history of a nation and are symbolic of both hardship and prosperity, embodying freedom, strength and unity. Flags, emblems, colors, songs and mottos reflect the past, present and future aspirations of a country, and create an important image to the rest of the world. National symbols can represent a combination of things that are important to a country such as birds, animals, plants, geographical features, tools of agriculture, crops, and tools of war. Here are some important facts on the symbols, songs and colors of Bangladesh:
National symbol(s): Bengal tiger, water lily
National colors: green and red
National Anthem/Song: Amar Shonar Bangla (Translation: My Golden Bengal)
National Holiday(s): Independence Day, 26 March (1971); Victory Day, 16 December (1971)