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10 Surprising Facts About Bangladesh
Bangladesh is a country that is misunderstood, and one that does not attract many visitors. Consequently, most people can not name any information about Bangladesh without having to spend some time investigating.
Bangladesh is surrounded by India, on the northern coast of the Bay of Bengal, with a slight shared border with Myanmar to the southeast. The country is low-lying riverine land crossed by the various branches and tributaries of the rivers Ganges and Brahmaputra. In the delta area, tropical monsoons and regular floods and cyclones cause heavy damage.
Here are 10 surprising facts about Bangladesh.
- It is the host to the world’s third-longest beach. Cox Bazar Beach is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations and is the world’s third-longest beach. In Brazil, only Praia do Cassino, and in Australia, Ninety Mile beach is longer than Cox Bazar.
2. Bangladesh’s population size, pollution, traffic, and density make visitors feel like it’s an act of aggression across every manner. You constantly get over-stimulated by loud sounds, bright colors, and strong smells. As you step out of the car…
