Geographical coordinates- 24 00N, 90 00E
Land Area - 147,570 sq km
Population - 163 million (2009 estimate, EIU)
Capital City - Dhaka
Religion - State religion is Islam (89.7%). Significant Hindu minority (9.2%) and other religious minorities including Buddhists and Christians.
Languages - Bangla (or Bengali); Hindi and Urdu are minority languages, English is also used.
Currency - Taka
Exchange Rate - US$1 = Tk 70 (December 2010)
National Day- March 26
Victory Day- December 16
