| Country |
Bangladesh |
|
| Region |
Southern Asia |
| Area (sq km) |
144,000 |
| Area (sq mile) |
55,598 |
| Border |
Burma, India |
| Population |
156,050,883 |
| Nationality |
Bangladeshi(s) |
| Ethnic |
Bengali 98%, tribal groups, non-Bengali Muslims 2% |
| Religion |
Muslim 83%, Hindu 16%, other 1% |
| Language |
Bangla (also known as Bengali), English |
| Literacy |
43% |
| Government |
Parliamentary democracy |
| Capital |
Dhaka |
| Leader |
President Zillur Rahman (since 12 February 2009) |
| Currency |
Taka (BDT) |
| Independence Day |
March 26, 1971 (from West Pakistan) |
| National Holiday |
Victory Day (Dec. 16, 1971) |
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