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Facts About Bangladesh

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Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries on Earth — with over 170 million people in an area roughly the size of Greece, it has a population density exceeding 1,100 people per square kilometre. The country sits in the Bengal delta, formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers, making it one of the most fertile agricultural regions in Asia but also one of the most vulnerable to flooding. Bangladesh gained independence in 1971 following a war of liberation from Pakistan, becoming the world's eighth most populous country.

Bangladesh has the largest river delta in the world — the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta, known locally as the Sundarbans — which is also home to the largest remaining mangrove forest on Earth and the Bengal tiger. The country experiences severe annual monsoon flooding that affects a significant portion of its land area each year.

Bangladesh is also the world's second-largest garment exporter after China, with the textile industry accounting for approximately 80% of export earnings. The country has significantly reduced its poverty rate and improved key health indicators since independence.