Country Statistics
Population: 157,826,578 (July 2017 est.)
Ethnic Groups: Bengali 98%, Other 2%
Religions: Muslim 89%, Hindu 10%, Other 1%
Languages: Bangla 99%, Other 1%
Area: 148,460 sq km (slightly smaller than Iowa)
Government Type: Parliamentary Republic
National Capital: Dhaka
Currency: Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)