Flag
The red disc symbolizes the sun rising over Bengal. The color green stands for the lushness of the country's fields.
Coat of arms
The colors gold and ochre symbolize the "Golden Bengal". In the middle is a stylized representation of a white star water lily. Above the water lily blossom there are leaves of the jute tree and an ear of rice on each side. The four five-pointed stars represent the four basic principles that were originally enshrined in the first constitution of Bangladesh in 1972: Nationalism, Democracy, Socialism and Secularism.The wavy lines stand for abundance of water and the rivers Ganges and Brahmaputra.
General
Country name
People's Republic of Bangladesh
Official language
Bangla (Bengali), several tribal languages are also spoken and English is widely spoken in the major cities
Form of government
Parliamentary democracy with pure multi-voting rights
Capital
Dhaka, population approx. 10 million
Population
172.1 million (2023)
Area
147,570 km2
Population density
1240 people per km2
Population growth
approx. 1.0 % (annually)
Religions (estimates)
Muslims 90.4 %
Hindus 8.5 %
Buddhists 0.6 %
Christians 0.3 %
Followers of natural and tribal religions (Ismailis) 0.1 %
Hindus 8.5 %
Buddhists 0.6 %
Christians 0.3 %
Followers of natural and tribal religions (Ismailis) 0.1 %
National holiday
March 26 - Independence Day
Climate
Climate
There are six seasons in Bangladesh: Spring, summer, rainy season, fall, late fall and winter. Approximately 80% of the annual precipitation occurs from May to mid-October. Bangladesh is characterized by a subtropical monsoon climate. The dry season is from November to March. Bangladesh is frequently hit by natural disasters such as cyclones and heavy rainfall with flooding and drought.
Temperatures
Summer (April - September): Minimum 21° C - Maximum 34° C
Winter (November - February): Minimum 9° C - Maximum 29° C
Winter (November - February): Minimum 9° C - Maximum 29° C
Geographical location
In South Asia, 20°34' - 26°38' north latitude, 88°01' - 92°41' east longitude, on the Bay of Bengal
Vegetation
Bangladesh has few forested areas. 85% of Bangladesh consists of flat, fertile alluvial land.
Further information
Internet-TLD
.bd
Phone code
+880