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Bangladesh: capital, population, borders and facts
Bangladesh is a country in Asia. Its capital city is Dhaka. Roughly 174 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Bangladesh shares a land border with 2 countries: India and Myanmar. Its coast touches the Bay of Bengal. The national flag uses green and red.
| Capital city | Dhaka |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population (approx.) | 174 million |
| Land neighbours | 2: India, Myanmar |
| Seas and oceans | Bay of Bengal |
| Flag colours | green, red |
Outline of Bangladesh
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Bangladesh?
The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka.
What is the population of Bangladesh?
Bangladesh has roughly 174 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Bangladesh?
Bangladesh borders India and Myanmar.
Is Bangladesh landlocked?
No, Bangladesh is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, traffic drives on the left, plug types A and C and D and G and emergency number 999. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Bangladesh travel basics page.
Put what you know about Bangladesh to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Bangladesh flag uses green and red. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Bangladesh has 2 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 174 million people, Bangladesh is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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