Official Name: People's Republic of Bangladesh Location: Southern Asia, bordering the Bay of Bengal, between Myanmar (Burma) and India. Capital: Dhaka Area: total: 144,000 sq km land: 133,910 sq km water: 10,090 sq km Lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m. Highest point: Keokradong 1,230 m.

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Population: 150,448,339 (July 2007 est.) Nationality: Bangladeshi(s) Ethnic groups: Bengali 98%, tribal groups, non-Bengali Muslims. Religions: Muslim 83%, Hindu 16%, other 1%. Languages: Bangla (official, also known as Bengali), English.

Tropical. Mild winter October to March. Hot humid summer from March to June. Humid warm rainy monsoon from June to October

Government type: Parliamentary democracy. Independence: 16 December 1971 (from West Pakistan). 26 March 1971 is the date of independence from West Pakistan, 16 December 1971 is known as Victory Day and commemorates the official creation of the state of Bangladesh. National holiday: Independence Day, 26 March (1971). March 26, 1971 is the date of independence from West Pakistan. December 16, 1971 is known as Victory Day and commemorates the official creation of the state of Bangladesh.

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