Area 143,998 sq km (55,598 sq mi)
Poplation 138,448,000
Capital city Dhaka (3,839,000)
Language Bengari (official) English
Religions Islam 83%, Hinduism 16%
Government Multiparty republic
Ethnicity Groups: Bengari 98%, tribal groups
Currency Tak = 100 paisas

The People's Republic of Bangladesh is one of the world's most densely populated conutries.

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