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Facts & Figures
Total Area:144,000 sq km Land Borders: Burma, India
Population: 147,365,352
Life Expectancy: 73 years HIV % Total Poulation:n/a
Ethnic Groups: Bengali 98%, tribal groups, non-Bengali Muslims
Languages:Bangla (official, also known as Bengali), English
President:Iajuddin AHMED GDP - Per Capita: $2,100
History
Bangladesh came into existence in 1971 when Bengali East Pakistan seceded from its union with West Pakistan. About a third of this extremely poor country floods annually during the monsoon rainy season, hampering economic development. |
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