Bangladesh: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a country in Southern Asia. Its capital is Dhaka. It covers about 147,570 km² (56,977 sq mi). The official language is Bengali. It shares land borders with 2 countries.

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Bangladesh at a glance

Official name
People's Republic of Bangladesh
Capital
Dhaka
Region
Southern Asia (Asia)
Area
147,570 km² (56,977 sq mi)
Official language
Bengali
Currency
Bangladeshi taka (৳)
People
Bangladeshi
Calling code
+880
Internet domain
.bd
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka.

Bangladesh is in Southern Asia, part of the Asia region.

Bangladesh uses the Bangladeshi taka (৳).

The official language of Bangladesh is Bengali.

Bangladesh borders Myanmar and India.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).