Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a country in South Asia almost completely surrounded by India. It is one of the most crowded countries in the world. Bangladesh has hundreds of rivers and much of the land floods during the rainy monsoon season.

Land and People

About 170 million people live in Bangladesh. The capital is Dhaka. The country is mostly flat and low-lying with the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers flowing through. The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world.

Old painting of a lady resting in Bangladesh long ago.
Old painting of a lady resting in Bangladesh long ago. (Francesco Renaldi / Wikimedia Commons)

Culture and Fun Facts

Bangladesh is one of the biggest clothing producers in the world. Rice and fish are the main foods. Cricket is the most popular sport. The Sundarbans is home to the famous Bengal tiger. Bangladeshis celebrate the Bengali New Year with colorful parades.

Fun Facts

  • The Sundarbans in Bangladesh is the largest mangrove forest in the world.
  • Bangladesh has over 700 rivers.
  • The Bengal tiger gets its name from Bangladesh, which used to be called Bengal.

Did You Know?

The Sundarbans mangrove forest in Bangladesh is the last home of the Royal Bengal Tiger. This forest is also one of the few places where the trees grow in salty water. Fishermen travel through the thick mangroves by boat to make their living.