Bangladesh is considered one of the poorest countries in the world. This is true only from the material side. Natural resources in this densely populated Asian country are all right.
1. Formation of the country
Bangladesh is sometimes referred to as a “sliced hunk of Bengal”. The country really occupies part of the lands of this historical region. Bengal was repeatedly attempted by the British when they colonized India. Their attempts were unsuccessful. In 1947, India gained independence and was divided into two countries along religious lines: India itself and Pakistan. In the first, the population preached mainly Judaism, in the second - Islam. Pakistan was divided by the territory of India into East and West. They were united by a common religion, but had different languages and traditions. In 1971, Bengalis living in East Pakistan rebelled against West Pakistan. Military assistance to India made it easier for them to win. So in 1972, East Pakistan gained independence, and a new state appeared on the map - Bangladesh.
2. Title
Bangladesh in translation means "Bengali land" or "Bengal land". This state fully justifies its name: more than 98% of Bengalis live in it.
3. Main city
The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka. The city stands on the left bank of the Buriganga River. Dhaka is home to nearly 9 million people.
4. Relief
The lion's share of Bangladesh's land lies in the lowland, which is formed by the largest delta. The two greatest rivers of Asia merge into it: the Ganges and the Brahmaputra, which begin in the Himalayas. The entire territory is cut by numerous rivers. The coastline has a network of strips of land and narrow bays covered with evergreen mangrove forests. Mountains and hills are found only in the southeast of Bangladesh.
5. Fertile soils
The lands of Bangladesh are open to the summer monsoons. The country is dominated by a humid tropical climate. The amount of precipitation exceeds 2500 mm per year. The flooded rivers carry fertile silt to the coastal lands. The low-lying part of the delta has been flooded for many months. There are rice plantations where several crops are harvested a year. Bangladesh grows tea, wheat, sugarcane and jute, a traditional culture in the region. Sacks and ropes are made from its fibers.
6. Natural disasters
Bangladesh often suffers from catastrophic floods that result from high water. Local residents have adapted to this natural element long ago. During the floods, they move to other parts of Bangladesh. Much of the country's territory is below sea level, which also makes it open to severe marine typhoons, which in late summer force the waters of the Bay of Bengal to penetrate deep into Bangladesh.
7. Overpopulation
Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Its lands are very fertile, but they cannot feed their rapidly growing population. Because of this, Bangladesh remains one of the poorest countries in the world.
