Virtual Bangladesh : Geography

Country Scene

Bangladesh is a riverine nation situated in the middle of the ganges delta. Mostly flat, there are a few hilly areas in the south east and the north east.

The delta landmass comprise mainly of three mighty rivers the-Ganges, the Brahmaputra and the Meghna, with a network of numerous rivers and canals. Vast green fields are hounded by low hills in the northeast and the southeast with an average elevation of 244 and 610 metres respectively. The highest point is located in the south-eastern extremity of Chittagong Hill Tracts.

Details

Maps and Images: Various maps of Bangladesh. Satellite images of Bangladesh.
Land Resources: The land resources of Bangladesh.
Climate: The climate of Bangladesh.
Flora and Fauna: The flora and fauna of Bangladesh. Bangladesh is the home of the Royal Bengal Tiger.
Natural Resources: While Bangladesh isn't terribly endowed with mineral resources, recent discoveries of massive natural gas finds and possible oil finds have made her an attractive option for oil companies to invest in.
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