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| Geographical Location:
Bangladesh lies across the Tropic of Cancer, in the northeastern
part of South Asia between 20o 34' and 26o
38' north latitudes and 88o 01' and 92o 41' E longitudes. |
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| Capital |
Dhaka
23°42'N 90°22'E |
| Largest
city |
Dhaka |
| Official
language(s) |
Bangla (Bengali) |
| Government
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Parliamentary Republic |
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President |
Iajuddin Ahmed (6 October 2002-Present) |
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Prime Minister |
Khaleda Zia (October 2001-Present) |
| Independence |
From Pakistan |
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Declared |
March 26, 1971 |
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Victory Day |
December 16, 1971 |
| Area |
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Total |
143,998 km² (93rd)
55,598 sq mi |
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Water (%) |
7.0% |
| Religion |
Muslims: 88.3%
Hindu: 10.5%
Buddhists: 0.6% |
| GDP
(PPP) |
2005 estimate |
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Total |
$301 billion (32nd) |
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Per capita |
$2100 (143rd) |
| HDI
(2003) |
0.520 (139th) – medium |
| Currency |
Taka (BDT) |
| Time
zone |
BDT: GMT +6hours |
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