Geography
Bangladesh is in Southern Asia, Asia. Its listed coordinates are 24, 90; it has India, Myanmar.
Neighboring countries: India, Myanmar
Asia
Bangladesh
Bangladesh is a country in Southern Asia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Dhaka
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Southern Asia
- Population
- 169.8 million
- Area
- 147,570 km²
- Currency
- Bangladeshi taka (BDT)
- Official language
- Bengali
- Calling code
- +880
- Internet TLD
- .bd
- Time zone
- UTC+06:00
Bangladesh map preview: 24.00, 90.00
People and Culture
Bangladesh uses Bengali in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Bangladesh varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Bangladesh is recorded with the official name People's Republic of Bangladesh. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Dhaka
- Southern Asia cultural and historic sites
- Asia map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Dhaka
- Time zone data: UTC+06:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Bangladesh is grouped under Asia.
- Bangladesh has a listed area of 147,570 km².
- Bangladesh is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Bangladesh
What is the capital of Bangladesh?
The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka.
What continent is Bangladesh in?
Bangladesh is in Asia.
What currency does Bangladesh use?
Bangladesh uses the Bangladeshi taka.
What language is spoken in Bangladesh?
Bengali is listed for Bangladesh in this database.