Bangladesh : Wiki, Area, Biography, Location, Currency, Festivals & More
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Continent | Asia |
| Location | 23.68500 N, 90.35630 E |
| Map of Bangladesh |  |
| Flag |  |
| Area | 147,610 km² |
| Coastline | 360 miles |
| Neighboring Countries | Bhutan
Laos Cambodia Macao Kyrgyzstan Tajikistan Mongolia Maldives Taiwan Oman United Arab Emirates Qatar Bahrain |
| Time Zone | BST (UTC +6) |
| Population | 163.18 million (2017) |
| Symbol |  |
| Independence Day | March 26th, 1971 |
| President of Bangladesh | Abdul Hamid |
| Prime Minister of Bangladesh | Sheikh Hasina |
| National Anthem | ‘’Amar Sonar Bangla (My Golden Bengal)’’ |
| National Animal | Royal Bengal Tiger |
| National Bird | Magpie Robin |
| National Tree | Mango |
| National Flower | Shapla |
| National Fish | Ilish |
| National Fruit | Jackfruit |
| National Poet and Artist | Kazi Nazrul Islam |
| National Sport | Kabaddi |
| National Dance | Baul
Kathak Manipur Bizhu Dance Marma Dance Peacock Dance Snake Dance |
| National Language | Bengali |
| Seasons in Bangladesh | Summer Season (March to May)
Rainy Season (June to August) Autumn Season (September to October) Late Autumn Season (October to November) Winter Season (November to December) Spring Season (December to February) |
| Prestigious Awards of Bangladesh | Gallantry Awards – Bir Sreshtho, Bir Bikrom, Bir Protik
Civilian Awards – Independence Award, Swadhinata Puroskar, Swadhinta Padak Literature Award – Ananda Puraskar, Bangla Academy Literary Award, Bankim Puraskar, Rabindra Puraskar Cinema Award – Dhaka International Film Festival, Rainbow Award, Meril Prothom Alo Award |
| Religion in Bangladesh | Islam (86.6%)
Hinduism (12.1%) Buddhism (0.6%) Christianity (0.4%) Others (0.3%) |
| Average Marriage age in Bangladesh | 23.8 years for men and 16.0 years for women |
| Capital | Dhaka (230 42’N 90021’E) |
| Number of Divisions | 8 Divisions
Barisal Division Chittagong Division Dhaka Division Khulna Division Mymensingh Division Rajshahi Division Rangpur Division Sylhet Division |
| Largest Division | Dhaka Division |
| Smallest Division | Barisal Division |
| Number of Districts | 64 Districts |
| Largest District | Dhaka Districts |
| Smallest District | Bandarban District |
| Number of Cities | 35 |
| Largest City | Dhaka |
| Smallest City | Nawabganj |
| Literacy rate | 64.6% (males)
58.5% (females) |
| Type of Government | Republic |
| GDP | PPP – $686.598 billion (2017)
Nominal – $248.853 billion (2017) |
| GDP per capita | $4,207 (2017) |
| Currency | Taka (৳) (BDT) |
| Calling Code | +880 |
| Internet TLD | .bd
.বাংলা |
| ISO 3166 code | BD |
| Festivals of Bangladesh | Eid ul-fitr
Eid ul-Adha Durga Puja Chaand Raat Ashura Boro Din Kali Puja Saraswati Puja Buddha Purnima Bishwa Ijtema |
| Historic Monuments | Greek Memorial
National Martyr’s Memorial Martyred Intellectuals Memorial Suhrawardy Udyan Mosque City of Bagerhat Ahsan Manzil Zia Memorial Museum Lalbagh Fort Shiva Temple in Puthia |
| Protected Areas in Bangladesh |
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| Longest River | Brahmaputra River |
| Longest Bridge | Bangabandhu Bridge |
| Longest Railway Station | Kamalapur Railway Station |
| Largest Town | Moulvibazar |
| Longest Beach | Cox’s Bazar Beach |
| Largest Lake | Kaptai Lake |
| Largest Island | Bhola Island |
| Highest Mountain | Saka Haphong |
| Biggest Dam | Kaptai Dam |
| Biggest Waterfall | Baklai Falls |
| Tallest Building | City Centre Bangladesh |
| Richest person of Bangladesh | Musa Bin Shamser |
| Best places to visit in Bangladesh | Cox’s Bazar
Saint Martin Kuakata Sundarban Bandarban Rangamati Chittagong Sylhet Comilla Dhaka Sonargaon Bogra |
| Official Website | www.bangladesh.gov.bd |
