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Bangladesh is surrounded by India on three sides. Its geographical location places the Himalayas in the north and the Bay of Bengal in the south.

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Bangladesh is located in the north-eastern part of South

Asia.

The country’s geography covers approximately 147,570 square kilometers. Many rivers cross the country. The Jamuna, Ganges, and the Meghna are just a few that flow throughout the country.

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Located in south-east Bangladesh, Cox’s bazar host the world’s longest beach. The beach is approximately 121 km long.

Srimangal is considered the tea capital of Bangladesh. Very few visitors get the opportunity to tour the estates as they are mostly privately owned.

National Anthem Amar Shonar Bangla

Capital DhakaLargest City Dhaka

Official Languages Bengali

Government Parliamentary Republic

Independence Declared on March 26, 1971

Total Area 147,570 square kilometers

Population 133.4 million

At A Glance

President: Mr. Md. Zillur Rahman19th PresidentSworn In: 12 Feb., 2009Prime Minister: Sheikh Hasina20th & 26th Prime MinisterTook Oath: 6 Jan., 2009Photo Credit: www.bangladesh.gov.bd

"We are working with a target to turn Bangladesh into a prosperous, self-dignified and science and technology based modern country within 2021 by raising the rate of electricity users to cent percent from the existing 47 percent.“ - Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh Prime Minister, February, 2010.

On Power

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Industries: • Jute manufacturing• Cotton textiles• Garments• Tea processing• Paper newsprint• Cement• Chemical• Light engineering• Sugar and food processing• Steel• Fertilizer

At A GlanceAgriculture:• Rice• Jute• Tea• Wheat• Sugarcane• Potatoes• Tobacco• Oilseeds• Spices• Fruit• Beef• Milk• Poultry

Exports:• $6.6 billion (2001)

Exports:• Garments• Jute and jute goods• Leather• Frozen fish & seafood

Export partners:• US 31.8%• Germany 10.9%• UK 7.9%• France 5.2%• Netherlands 5.2%• Italy 4.42% (2000).

Source: http://www.discoverybangladesh.com/meetbangladesh/quicklook_eco.html

At A Glance

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