Bangladesh
Capital
Dhaka
Population
~169.4 million
Currency
Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Bengali
- Religion
- Islam
- Climate
- Tropical monsoon; hot, humid summers and mild winters
Culture & History
Known for: the world's largest river delta, garment industry, and frequent flooding
Also famous for: rickshaws, mangrove forests (Sundarbans), and hilsa fish
Food: Rice and fish curry
Brief History
Part of British India (Bengal); East Pakistan after partition in 1947; independent Bangladesh in 1971 after a liberation war; densely populated and prone to natural disasters