| Asia > Southern Asia > Bangladesh | |
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| Official Name People's Republic of Bangladesh | |
| Region Asia | |
| Sub-Region Southern Asia | |
| Capital Dhaka | |
| Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) | |
| Independence Day 26 Mar 1971: Independence was declared from Pakistan and this led to a nine-month war ending on December 16, 1971. | |
| Liberation Day 16 Dec 1971: Liberation from Pakistan | |
| Population 156,816,000 | |
| Nationality Bangladeshi | |
| Ethnic Group 98% Bengalis, 2% Minorities, Chakmas, Biharis, Marmas, Santhals, Mros, Tanchangyas, Bawms, Tripuris, Khumis, Kukis, Garos, Bisnupriya Manipuris, Indians, Chinese | |
| Area 147,570 km2 | |
| Neighbor Countries Myanmar, India | |
| Time Zone BST (UTC+6) | |
| Geo Location Latitude 24.00, Longitude 90.00 | |
| Dialing Code +880 | |
| ISO 9166 alpha 2 code BD | |
| ISO 9166 alpha 3 code BGD | |
| ISO 9166 numeric 3 code 050 | |
| Code for International Olympic Committee BAN | |
| Country Domain (ccTLD) .bd | |