Welcome to Bangladesh 🇧🇩 — a remarkable destination in Southern Asia. Its official name is People's Republic of Bangladesh, and today around 173.6 million people call this Asia nation home, spread across roughly 147,570 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Bangladesh: key statistics, an introduction to Dhaka, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Asia.
Geography of Bangladesh
Geographically, Bangladesh belongs to Southern Asia within Asia. Its territory spans approximately 147,570 km², which makes it the 95th largest country or territory on Earth.
Bangladesh has a coastline as well as land borders with Myanmar and India — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Dhaka, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how bangladeshi life really works.
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People, language and culture
Around 173.6 million people live in Bangladesh, making it the 8th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Bangladesh is called a Bangladeshi.
The main language spoken here is Bengali. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Bangladesh — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Bangladeshi taka (BDT, symbol ৳). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Bangladesh is +880. Websites from the country typically use the .bd internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Bangladesh are its flag, its capital Dhaka, and its approximate population of 173.6 million.
Neighbouring countries
Bangladesh shares borders with 2 countries:
Fun facts about Bangladesh
- Bangladesh's flag emoji is 🇧🇩 — its two-letter country code is BD and its three-letter code is BGD.
- Bangladesh covers 147,570 km², ranking 95th in the world by area.
- With about 173.6 million people, Bangladesh holds the 8th spot in the world population ranking.
- Bangladesh is a member state of the United Nations.
- Bangladesh shares borders with 2 countries.
Bangladesh — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Bangladesh?
- The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka.
- What is the population of Bangladesh?
- Bangladesh has a population of approximately 173,562,364 people, ranking 8th in the world.
- Where is Bangladesh located?
- Bangladesh is located in Southern Asia, part of the Asia region.
- What language is spoken in Bangladesh?
- The main language spoken in Bangladesh is Bengali.
- What currency is used in Bangladesh?
- Bangladesh uses the Bangladeshi taka (BDT).
