Fun facts about Bangladesh

10 facts about Bangladesh: its places, people, food and customs. Writing to a penpal there? These make good questions to ask them.

  1. Bangladesh is known for its many rivers and the Sundarbans Delta, the largest mangrove forest in the world.
  2. Dhaka is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh.
  3. The country is one of the world's largest producers of textiles and garments.
  4. Bangladesh is home to the Royal Bengal Tiger.
  5. The official language is Bengali.
  6. Bangladesh has a population of over 160 million people.
  7. The country gained independence from Pakistan in 1971.
  8. Bangladesh is home to Cox's Bazar, the longest natural sea beach in the world.
  9. The currency of Bangladesh is the Bangladeshi taka.
  10. Jute, known as the "Golden Fiber", is a significant export of Bangladesh.

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