Fun facts about Bangladesh
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The term 'Bangladesh' means 'Land of Bengal' or 'Country of Bengal'.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world and among the most densely populated with a population of almost 176 million within an area of 148,461 square kilometres (57,321 sq mi).
From the “Etymology” section
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The first great indigenous empire in the territory of Bangladesh was the Maurya Empire, which existed around 320–185 BC.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world and among the most densely populated with a population of almost 176 million within an area of 148,461 square kilometres (57,321 sq mi).
From the “History” section
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Bangladesh is home to over 57 trans-boundary rivers, the most of any nation-state.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world and among the most densely populated with a population of almost 176 million within an area of 148,461 square kilometres (57,321 sq mi).
From the “Geography” section
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Bangladesh has the largest number of certified green factories in the world.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world and among the most densely populated with a population of almost 176 million within an area of 148,461 square kilometres (57,321 sq mi).
From the “Economy” section
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The Sundarbans, located in Bangladesh, is the world's largest mangrove forest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world and among the most densely populated with a population of almost 176 million within an area of 148,461 square kilometres (57,321 sq mi).
From the “Geography” section
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Photo: Amader kotha · CC BY-SA 4.0