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Bangladesh

Basic Facts

  • Official Name
    The People's Republic Of Bangladesh.

  • Location
    Latitude: 20° 34' - 26° 39' north.
    Longitude: 88° 00' - 92° 41' east.

  • Area
    144,000 sq. km.

  • Boundary
    Bounded by India from the north, east and west and by the Bay of Bengal and Burma from the south.
  • Climate
    Main seasons : Winter (Nov - Feb), Summer (Mar - Jun), Monsoon (Jul - Oct). Temp : Max 34 degree Celsius, Min 8 degree Celsius.

  • Capital
    Dhaka (Present area 414 sq. km. Master plan 777 sq.km.)

  • Population
    Total estimated population 130 million.

  • State Language
    Bangla [Bengali]

  • Sea Ports
    Chittagong and Mongla

  • Tourist Seasons
    October to March

  • Main Tourist Attractions
    Colorful tribal life, longest sea beach, centuries' old archeological sites, home of the Royal Bengal Tiger, largest tea gardens, interesting riverine life, etc.

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