Bangladesh

/ˌbæŋɡləˈdɛʃ/ noun

Definition

A country in South Asia, known for its Bengal culture and the Ganges River delta system.

Etymology

From Bengali 'Bangladesh' meaning 'Bengal country', combining 'Bangla' (Bengali) + 'desh' (country). The name was adopted when East Pakistan became independent in 1971.

Kelly Says

Bangladesh has more rivers than any other country of similar size - over 700! This maze of waterways in the world's largest delta makes it incredibly fertile but also vulnerable to flooding.

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