Important facts about Bangladesh
1 The GDP of Bangladesh is $195.1 billion.
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The nominal GDP per capita is $3,900.
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The main ethnic group in Bangladesh is Bengali, comprising at least 98% of the population.
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Close to 90% of the population are Muslims.
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Bangla, or Bengali, is the official language.
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Over half of the residents of Bangladesh are in the farming industry.
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The left hand is considered unclean, so it is customary to always use the right hand when shaking hands, eating, or passing items to another person.
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Bangladesh has over 2,000 daily newspapers and periodicals.
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The most popular sport in Bangladesh is cricket.
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Bangladesh is unusual in that it has six different seasons. In addition to summer, autumn, winter, and spring, it also has rainy and cool seasons.
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In terms of size, Bangladesh is only about one-tenth the size of Alaska.
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The Bay of Bengal is the largest bay in the entire world.
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Bangladesh is the 8th most populous country in the world.
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It is also the 5th most populous country in Asia.
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The capital, Dhaka, is the largest city in Bangladesh.
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Bazar Beach is 75 miles long and is one of the longest beaches in the world.
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There are approximately 700 rivers flowing throughout the country.
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Three of the largest rivers in Asia flow through Bangladesh. Those rivers are the Ganges, the Meghna, and the Brahmaputra.
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Approximately 67% of the land in Bangladesh is arable.
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Three UNESCO World Heritage sites are located in Bangladesh, including the Mosque City of Bagerhat.
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Rice is a staple food in Bangladesh and is often served with an assortment of curries.
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Three percent of the world’s tea comes from Bangladesh. The industry also employs about four million people.
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The Royal Bengal Tiger is the country’s national animal.
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Bangladesh has a parliamentary republic type of government.
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The name “Bangladesh” means “Country of Bengal.”
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Mahasthangarh is the oldest city in Bangladesh.
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Dhaka is one of the largest cities in the world. It is known as the City of Mosques.
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The country has the third largest Muslim population in the world.
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Many of the country’s historical sites and landmarks have been destroyed by flooding.
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Bangladesh has a prime minister that is the head of government, and a president that is the head of state.
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The prime minister is appointed by the president. The president serves for a total of five years per term and can only serve two terms.
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There are approximately 3,000 people per square mile, making this country one of the most densely populated on earth.
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Bangladesh has had a rapidly growing economy over the last few years, boasting about 6% growth annually from 1996 to 2008.
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Alluvial soil deposited from the flooding rivers has created ideal conditions for farming.
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Kabaddi is the country’s national game. The unique thing about this game is that it has no set rules.
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Bangladesh has a total of 17 airports.
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The people of Bangladesh do not smile, but this doesn’t mean they aren’t friendly. Smiling is considered a sign of immaturity in this culture.
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Bangladesh gained its independence from Pakistan in 1971.
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One of the largest mangrove forests in the world is located in Bangladesh.
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The national fruit of the country is Jackfruit.
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The cyclone of 1970 was one of the country’s worst national disaster. It is estimated that as many as 500,000 people were killed.
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The Pohela Boishakh is a huge part of Bengali culture. It takes place in April, and it is the country’s new year’s celebration.
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The Sundarbans Delta is the largest river delta in the world.
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Bengali currency, Taka, translates to “currency.”
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The garment industry of Bangladesh is flourishing, and it is responsible for the majority of the country’s exports.
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Bangladesh is home to 17 universities.
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Students receive primary education for five years, followed by three secondary programs.
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Over 10% of the land is comprised of forests.
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Females in rural areas are not required to attend school.
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Bangladesh typically sees over 60 inches of rainfall each year, with rainfalls heaviest during monsoon season.
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