Facts about Bangladesh

Facts

About Bangladesh

Although Bangladesh may be known to most through the short news clips which highlight latest season of destructive flooding and killer cyclones that pound the area, there is much more to this country. There are things worth seeing. Bangladesh has a rich and varied history and a strong national identity that shows its people. It offers to very unique features that add to its appeal as a tourist destination: One, it is home to the largest littoral mangrove forest on the planet; and two, it has one of the world's longest beaches.

For a slice of history, go and explore some of the country's current archaeological sites, some of which date back over 2,000 years. If tromping in the dirt isn't your cup of tea, then perhaps, a tour of the 19th-century mansions once dwelled in by maharajas.

Bangladesh Facts

Full Name: People's Republic of Bangladesh
Capital City: Dhaka
Area: 143,998 sq km/ 55,598 sq miles
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +6 ()
Languages: Bengali (official) English (other)
Religion: 83% Islam, 16% Hindu
Currency: Taka (Tk)
Electricity: 220V 50HzHz
Electric Plug Details: European plug with two circular metal pins British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade South African/Indian-style plug with two circular metal pins above a large circular grounding pin.
Country Dialing Code: 880