Bangladesh

Country Name: People's Republic of Bangladesh

Capital City: Dhaka

Population: 150,448,339 (2007)

Population Growth: 2.056% (2007)

Currency: taka (BDT)

Languages: Bangla

Area: 144,000 sq km

Inflation Rate: 7.2% (2006 est.)

Unemployment Rate: 2.5% (2006)

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BANGLADESH MAIN

Cox's bazar is very quickly becoming a well visited tourist spot for Bangladesh and during the months of September and October the beach can get very crowded. It is noted for one of the world�s longest and least-crowded beaches�an incredible 121 km in length! The setting for this beach with its silvery gold sand is tropical-forested hills. The best time to go there is at sunrise and sunset when the sand changes colors. Enjoy water-related activities, shop for handmade clothes, relax and enjoy the scenery. A favourite activity in CXB is watching the sun set; everyone watches it and it is lovely. Photo: mirzazeehan