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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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