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Bangladesh. By Nicole. Area: 147,570 km squared Population: 150,039,000 Language: Bengali Primary Religion: Islam Capital city: Dhaka Currency: Taka. Mild winter from October to March Hot, humid summer from March to June
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Bangladesh By Nicole
Area: 147,570 km squared • Population: 150,039,000 • Language: Bengali • Primary Religion: Islam • Capital city: Dhaka • Currency: Taka
Mild winter from October to March • Hot, humid summer from March to June • Floods, tropical cyclones, tornadoes, and tidal bores occur almost every year. • Has some of the most fertileplains in the world Geography
Almost half of the population lives on less than a dollar a day. • It’s the eighth biggest country in the world by population. • 1 Canadian dollar is equal to 69.364 Bangladeshi Takas • Has six seasons: Summer, rainy, autumn, cool, winter, spring • There is 2850 people for every square mile Other facts
Textiles • Jute • Fish • Leather and leather goods • Ceramics Exports
PohelaBoishakh is the first day of the Bengali calendar. It is celebrated on April 14th. It marks the start day of the crop season. • JatiyaPithaUtsab- National cake festival! • Weddings in Bangladesh include many rituals and ceremonies that can span over several days. Celebrations
Kuakata Cox’s Bazar Beaches- Kuakata, Cox’s Bazar, Potenga Potenga Cox’s Bazar’s beach is the world’s longest natural sandy beach in the world
It is the oldest archeological site in Bangladesh Mahasthangarh
Bangladesh is known for its wide array of sweets made from milk. • Rice and flatbreads are a staple diet of Bangladesh • Meals are usually served in courses: 1st- veggies, fish and rice. 2nd- meat (chicken, beef, goat or lamb). 3rd- consists of daals (lentils) which balance out with the spiciness of the other courses. 4th – desserts which are accompanied by tea.