bangladesh

A Brief Description

For many thousands of years a long list of regional empires and European traders fought for control of the water-logged land now called Bangladesh.

Ruled by Britain in the 19th and 20th centuries, Bangladesh (formerly called East Pakistan), was formed in 1971 when it officially separated from its union with West Pakistan (now called Pakistan).

As one of the most crowded countries on the planet, much of the lush, low-lying landscape is subject to yearly flooding, and the subsequent devastation of cyclones.

Those natural hazards have adversely affected the nation's economy and its people, as they often cause great loss of life.

Not on the front-burner of most travelers, reports from those that venture in rave about its natural beauty, the friendly welcome, the capital city of Dhaka, and the easy-going beach resort of Cox's Bazar - home to the world's longest beach.

Learn more about Bangladesh here.

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Facts and Figures

Name Bangladesh

(long form) People's Republic of Bangladesh

Population 144,319,600

Population & Density (all countries) here

Capital City Dhaka (11 million)

Currency Taka (BDT)

Currency Converter here

Languages Bengali (official), English

Flag here

National Day March 26

Religions Muslim (83%), Hindu (16%), others

Geographic Coordinates

Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
23º 43' N, 90º 22' E

Relative Location Bangladesh is in both the eastern and northern hemispheres. It's positioned on the Indian subcontinent in south-central Asia, and is bordered by the Bay of Bengal, and the countries of India and Burma (Myanmar).

Land Statistics

Coastline 360 miles (580 km)

Land Areas

(land) 51,703 sq miles (133,910 sq km)

(water) 3,896 sq miles (10,090 sq km)

(TOTAL) 55,599 sq miles (144,000 sq km)

Land Area (all countries) here

Landforms Bangladesh, a nation of rivers, is in essence a large delta comprised of three significant rivers; the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna.

Subsequenrly, Bangladesh is one of the most flood-prone countries in the world, and when the spring snowmelt from the Himalayan Mountains run south to the sea, the rivers often overflow.

Replete with mangrove forests and tropical rain forests, the overall land is mostly flat, with a few hilly areas in the east and southeast.

Highest Point Keokradong - 4,035 ft. (1,230 m)

Lowest Point Indian Ocean - 0 ft. (0 m)

Land Divisions 6 divisions; including Barisal, Chittagong, Dhaka, Khulna, Rajshahi, and Sylhet.

Maps

Bangladesh (large color) Map here

Bangladesh Outline Map here

Bangladesh CIA version here

Bangladesh Maps at UT here

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Asia Continent (printable) here

Asia Outline Map here

Asia (Southeast) Outline Map here

Asia (Name the Country) Map Test here

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Indian Subcontinent Map here

Middle East Landforms here

Middle East Map here

Middle East Outline Map here

Middle East Rivers here

Tsunami Map (December 2004) here

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World Outline Maps (printable) here

World Time Zone Map here

Recommended Links

Bangladesh (Complete) info on the (GDP) economy, imports and exports, natural resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here!

Bangladesh Government here

Bangladesh Photos at TrekEarth.com here

Bangladesh Travel web site here

Cox's Bazar here

Discover Bangladesh web site here

Time and Weather

Time Zone (UTC +6) Note that UTC is also known as GMT, or Greenwich Mean Time. Conversion details and additional info: here

Climate Bangladesh, one of the wettest places on the planet, is hot and rainy in the summer months.

Most of the rain (often over 60 inches per year), falls during the monsoon season (June - September). In contrast, very little rain falls in the cooler months (November - February).

March, April and May are the warmest months with high temps near 90º f. Winter lows seldom fall below 55º f.

Traveler Info

Attractions As an emerging tourism destination Bangladesh offers travelers many interesting diversions including archaeological sites, historic mosques and monuments, white sandy beaches, and lush forest venues filled with wildlife and waterfalls

Major points-of-interest include Cox's Bazar, home to the longest beach on the planet; the world's largest mangrove forest; Ramu village, Sonadia Island, famous for its wide variety of seashells; the gorgeous beaches on St. Martins Island, the Aggameda Khyang sanctuary and monastery and its bronze Buddha images; Royal Bengal Tigers tours, and of course, the capital city of Dhaka, filled with the symbols of its rich Muslim history.

Note that nothing in Bangladesh happens quickly, so patience is important when traveling here. In addition, the security situation in Bangladesh is volatile, and Americans are urged to check with the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka for the latest information. A terrorist bombing campaign and threats to U.S. and Western interests have led to increased security measures around U.S. Government facilities in and around Dhaka.

Country Dialing Code 880

Electricity Bangladesh uses 220 volts AC (50 Hz)

Electrical adapters, products and tips here

Travel Warnings here

Visa Information here

The following notes are available for your viewing pleasure!

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Banknote reference numbers obtained from the Standard Catalogs of World Paper Money published by Krause Publications

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This page created by: Patrick Kennedy
Creation date: March 2007
Last update: 18 November 2009
URL: http://www.patricksworldcurrency.com/countries/bangladesh.html

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P-1, 1 Rupee, (1971) Scan donated by Frank van Tiel	P-1, 1 Rupee, (1971) Scan donated by Frank van Tiel
P-1, Rupee, (1971) Scan donated by Peter Mosselberger	P-1, Rupee, (1971) Scan donated by Peter Mosselberger
P-1A, 1 Rupee, (1971) Scan donated by Frank van Tiel	P-1A, 1 Rupee, (1971) Scan donated by Frank van Tiel
P-4, 1 Taka, (1972)	P-4, 1 Taka, (1972)
P-4, 1 Taka, (1972) Scan donated by Frank van Tiel	P-4, 1 Taka, (1972) Scan donated by Frank van Tiel
P-5a, 1 Taka, (1973)	P-5a, 1 Taka, (1973)
P-5a, 1 Taka, (1973) Scan donated by Frank van Tiel	P-5a, 1 Taka, (1973) Scan donated by Frank van Tiel
P-5a, 1 Taka, (1973) Scan donated by Tod Hunt	P-5a, 1 Taka, (1973) Scan donated by Tod Hunt
P-5b, 1 Taka, (1973)	P-5b, 1 Taka, (1973)
P-5b, 1 Taka, (1973) Scan donated by Richard Sutherland	P-5b, 1 Taka, (1973) Scan donated by Richard Sutherland
P-6, 1 Taka, (1974) Scan donated by Tod Hunt	P-6, 1 Taka, (1974) Scan donated by Tod Hunt
P-6A, 1 Taka, (1980)	P-6A, 1 Taka, (1980)
P-6A, 1 Taka, (1980) Scan donated by Tod Hunt	P-6A, 1 Taka, (1980) Scan donated by Tod Hunt
P-6Ba, 1 Taka, (1982)	P-6Ba, 1 Taka, (1982)
P-6Bb, 1 Taka, (1982)	P-6Bb, 1 Taka, (1982)
P-6Bc, 1 Taka, (1982)	P-6Bc, 1 Taka, (1982)
P-6B series 1 Taka, detail of signature title types
P-6C, 2 Taka, (1989)	P-6C, 2 Taka, (1989)
P-6Ce, 2 Taka, 2002 Scan donated by Gerardo Valdes Fuentes	P-6Ce, 2 Taka, 2002 Scan donated by Gerardo Valdes Fuentes
P-7, 5 Taka, (1972) Scan donated by Peter Mosselberger	P-7, 5 Taka, (1972) Scan donated by Peter Mosselberger
P-8, 10 Taka, (1972) Scan donated by Peter Mosselberger	P-8, 10 Taka, (1972) Scan donated by Peter Mosselberger
P-9, 100 Taka, (1972) Scan donated by Peter Mosselberger	P-9, 100 Taka, (1972) Scan donated by Peter Mosselberger
P-10, 5 Taka, (1972)	P-10, 5 Taka, (1972)
P-10, 5 Taka, (1973) Scan donated by Tod Hunt	P-10, 5 Taka, (1973) Scan donated by Tod Hunt
P-11, 10 Taka, (1972) Scan donated by Tod Hunt	P-11, 10 Taka, (1972) Scan donated by Tod Hunt
P-11, 10 Taka, (1972) Scan donated by Peter Mosselberger	P-11, 10 Taka, (1972) Scan donated by Peter Mosselberger
P-12, 100 Taka, (1972) Scan donated by Tod Hunt	P-12, 100 Taka, (1972) Scan donated by Tod Hunt
P-13, 5 Taka, (1973) Scan donated by Tod Hunt	P-13, 5 Taka, (1973) Scan donated by Tod Hunt
P-13, 5 Taka, (1973) Scan donated by Peter Mosselberger	P-13, 5 Taka, (1973) Scan donated by Peter Mosselberger
P-14, 10 Taka, (1973) Scan donated by Tod Hunt	P-14, 10 Taka, (1973) Scan donated by Tod Hunt
P-14, 10 Taka, (1973) Scan donated by Peter Mosselberger	P-14, 10 Taka, (1973) Scan donated by Peter Mosselberger
P-15, 5 Taka, (1977)	P-15, 5 Taka, (1977)
P-15, 5 Taka, (1977) Scan donated by Tod Hunt	P-15, 5 Taka, (1977) Scan donated by Tod Hunt
P-16, 10 Taka, (1977) Scan donated by Tod Hunt	P-16, 10 Taka, (1977) Scan donated by Tod Hunt
P-17, 50 Taka, (1976) Scan donated by Tod Hunt	P-17, 50 Taka, (1976) Scan donated by Tod Hunt
P-17, 50 Taka, (1976) Scan donated by Owen W. Linzmayer	P-17, 50 Taka, (1976) Scan donated by Owen W. Linzmayer
P-18, 100 Taka, (1976) Scan donated by Tod Hunt	P-18, 100 Taka, (1976) Scan donated by Tod Hunt
P-18, 100 Taka, (1976) Scan donated by Taka Poisha	P-18, 100 Taka, (1976) Scan donated by Taka Poisha
P-20, 5 Taka, (1978) Scan donated by Tod Hunt	P-20, 5 Taka, (1978) Scan donated by Tod Hunt
P-21, 10 Taka, (1978)	P-21, 10 Taka, (1978)
P-21, 10 Taka, (1978) Scan donated by Tod Hunt	P-21, 10 Taka, (1978) Scan donated by Tod Hunt
P-22, 20 Taka, (1978) Scan donated by Tod Hunt	P-22, 20 Taka, (1978) Scan donated by Tod Hunt
P-22, 20 Taka, (1980) Scan donated by Frits Roest	P-22, 20 Taka, (1980) Scan donated by Frits Roest
P-23, 50 Taka, (1980) Scan donated by Tod Hunt	P-23, 50 Taka, (1980) Scan donated by Tod Hunt
P-24, 100 Taka, (1982) Scan donated by Peter Mosselberger	P-24, 100 Taka, (1982) Scan donated by Peter Mosselberger
P-25a, 5 Taka, (1981)	P-25a, 5 Taka, (1981)
P-25b, 5 Taka, (1981)	P-25b, 5 Taka, (1981)
P-25b, 5 Taka, (1981) Scan donated by Frank van Tiel	P-25b, 5 Taka, (1981) Scan donated by Frank van Tiel
P-25c, 5 Taka, (1981) Scan donated by Steve Burke	P-25c, 5 Taka, (1981) Scan donated by Steve Burke
P-25d, 5 Taka, 2006 Scan donated by Frank van Tiel	P-25d, 5 Taka, 2006 Scan donated by Frank van Tiel
P-26b, 10 Taka, ND Scan donated by Frank van Tiel	P-26b, 10 Taka, ND Scan donated by Frank van Tiel
P-26b, 10 Taka, (1982) Scan donated by Frits Roest	P-26b, 10 Taka, (1982) Scan donated by Frits Roest
P-27a, 20 Taka, (1988)	P-27a, 20 Taka, (1988)
P-27a, 20 Taka, (1988) Scan donated by Frank van Tiel	P-27a, 20 Taka, (1988) Scan donated by Frank van Tiel
P-27b, 20 Taka, (1988) Scan donated by Steve Burke	P-27b, 20 Taka, (1988) Scan donated by Steve Burke
P-28, 50 Taka, (1986) Scan donated by Frank van Tiel	P-28, 50 Taka, (1986) Scan donated by Frank van Tiel
P-29, 100 Taka, (1984) Scan donated by Peter Mosselberger	P-29, 100 Taka, (1984) Scan donated by Peter Mosselberger
P-30, 500 Taka, (1982) Scan donated by Kikka	P-30, 500 Taka, (1982) Scan donated by Kikka
P-31b, 100 Taka, (1992) Scan donated by Steve Burke	P-31b, 100 Taka, (1992) Scan donated by Steve Burke
P-32, 10 Taka, (1997)	P-32, 10 Taka, (1997)
P-32, 10 Taka, (1997) Scan donated by: Thomas Krag	P-32, 10 Taka, (1997) Scan donated by: Thomas Krag
P-33, 10 Taka, (1998)	P-33, 10 Taka, (1998)
P-33, 10 Taka, (1998) Scan donated by Taka Poisha	P-33, 10 Taka, (1998)
P-34, 500 Taka, (1999) Scan donated by Peter Mosselberger	P-34, 500 Taka, (1999) Scan donated by Peter Mosselberger
P-35, 10 Taka, (2000)	P-35, 10 Taka, (2000)
P-35, 10 Taka, (2000) Scan donated by Steve Burke	P-35, 10 Taka, (2000) Scan donated by Steve Burke
P-35, 10 Taka, (2000) Scan donated by Roberto Cacciamani IBNS, Italian Chapter Secretary	P-35, 10 Taka, (2000) Scan donated by Roberto Cacciamani IBNS, Italian Chapter Secretary
P-36, 50 Taka, (2000) Scan donated by Tod Hunt	P-36, 50 Taka, (2000) Scan donated by Tod Hunt
P-37, 100 Taka, 2001 Scan donated by Roberto Cacciamani IBNS, Italian Chapter Secretary	P-37, 100 Taka, 2001 Scan donated by Roberto Cacciamani IBNS, Italian Chapter Secretary
P-37, 100 Taka, 2001 Scan donated by Richard Sutherland	P-37, 100 Taka, 2001 Scan donated by Richard Sutherland
P-38, 500 Taka, 2000(2001)	P-38, 500 Taka, 2000(2001)
P-38, 500 Taka, 2000(2001) Scan donated by Tod Hunt	P-38, 500 Taka, 2000(2001) Scan donated by Tod Hunt
P-39, 10 Taka, 2002 Note donated by Morris Lawing	P-39, 10 Taka, 2002 Note donated by Morris Lawing
P-39, 10 Taka, 2002 Scan donated by Christof Zellweger	P-39, 10 Taka, 2002 Scan donated by Christof Zellweger
P-39, 10 Taka, 2002 Scan donated by Jacek Stacel	P-39, 10 Taka, 2002 Scan donated by Jacek Stacel
P-40, 20 Taka, 2002 Scan donated by Steve Burke	P-40, 20 Taka, 2002 Scan donated by Steve Burke
P-40, 20 Taka, 2002 Scan donated by Taka Poisha	P-40, 20 Taka, 2002 Scan donated by Taka Poisha
P-40, 20 Taka, 2002 Scan donated by Gerardo Valdes Fuentes	P-40, 20 Taka, 2002 Scan donated by Gerardo Valdes Fuentes
P-41, 50 Taka, 2003 Scan donated by Ed Feltcorn	P-41, 50 Taka, 2003 Scan donated by Ed Feltcorn
P-41, 50 Taka, 2003 Scan donated by Federico Antonio	P-41, 50 Taka, 2003 Scan donated by Federico Antonio
P-42, 100 Taka, 2002 Scan donated by Steve Burke	P-42, 100 Taka, 2002 Scan donated by Steve Burke
P-42 100 Taka, 2002 Scan donated by Taka Poisha	P-42, 100 Taka, 2002 Scan donated by Taka Poisha
P-43, 500 Taka, 2002 Note donated by Morris Lawing	P-43, 500 Taka, 2002 Note donated by Morris Lawing
P-43, 500 Taka, 2002 Scan donated by Steve Burke	P-43, 500 Taka, 2002 Scan donated by Steve Burke
P-New, 10 Taka, 2006 Scan donated by Frank van Tiel	P-New, 10 Taka, 2006 Scan donated by Frank van Tiel

Patrick Kennedy's World Currency Homepage This page created by: Patrick Kennedy Creation date: March 2007 Last update: 18 November 2009 URL: http://www.patricksworldcurrency.com/countries/bangladesh.html

Patrick Kennedy's World Currency Homepage
This page created by: Patrick Kennedy
Creation date: March 2007
Last update: 18 November 2009
URL: http://www.patricksworldcurrency.com/countries/bangladesh.html