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Bangladesh
 * Population: 152.6 million (UN, 2005)
* Capital: Dhaka
*Area:143,998 sq. km. (55,598 sq. miles)
* Major language: Bengali
* Major religions: Islam, Hinduism
* Life expectancy: 62 years (men), 63 years (women) (UN)
* Monetary unit: Taka
* Main exports: Garments, fish, jute goods, leather products
* GNI per capita: US $470 (World Bank, 2006)
* Internet domain: .bd
* International dialling code: +880
courtesy of BBC News at bbcnews.com
A Greater Gift partners in Bangladesh: CORR-The Jute Works, Dhaka Handicrafts, HEED Handicrafts, Jahanara Cottage Industries, Kumudini Welfare Trust, Prokritee, YWCA of Dhaka
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| Our artisans were kept busy the whole year. That guaranteed food on their table, shelter for those who pay rent for their houses, clothing for their families and most importantly, school needs for their children. Health matters are also taken care of. - Joseph Muchina - Trinity Jewellery Crafts, Kenya. |
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