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Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ, lit. The Land of Bengal) is a country in South Asia located on the Bay of Bengal. It shares borders with India to the west, north, and east, and Myanmar to the southeast. Bangladesh is the eighth-most populous country in the world, with over 165 million people, and has a rich cultural, historical, and natural heritage.

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The Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest mangrove forest in the world and home to the Bengal tiger.

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  • Bangladesh is home to the world's longest natural sea beach, Cox's Bazar, stretching over 120 kilometers.
  • Jamdani weaving, an ancient art form in Bangladesh, is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.
  • The Royal Bengal Tiger is the national animal of Bangladesh.
  • Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, known as the "Father of the Nation," led Bangladesh to independence in 1971.

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