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Europeans began to set up trading posts in the area of Bangladesh in the 16th century; eventually the British came to dominate the region and it became part of British India. In 1947, West Pakistan and East Bengal (both primarily Muslim) separated from India (largely Hindu) and jointly became the new country of Pakistan. East Bengal became East Pakistan in 1955, but the awkward....
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| Population | 147,365,352 |
| Culture | Bangladeshi |
| Religion | Muslim 83%, Hindu 16%, other 1% |
| Famous For | Mosques, Lalbagh Fort, Bahadur Shah Park, Bangabandhu Memorial Museum, Curzon Hall |
| Best Travel Time | winter |
| Highest Point | Keokradong 1,230 m |
| Lowest Point | Indian Ocean 0 m |
| Capital City | Dhaka |
| Independence Day | 16 December 1971 (from West Pakistan); note - 26 March 1971 is the date of independence from West Pakistan, 16 December 1971 is known as Victory Day and commemorates the official creation of the state of Bangladesh |
| Language | Bangla (official, also known as Bengali), English |
| Total Area | 144,000 sq km (slightly smaller than Iowa) |
| Water Area | 10,090 sq km |
| Currency | taka (BDT) |
| Export | garments, jute and jute goods, leather, frozen fish and seafood |
| Import | machinery and equipment, chemicals, iron and steel, textiles, foodstuffs, petroleum products, cement |
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