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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Bangladesh’s population is 692% larger than that of Sri Lanka, a difference of 151,646,364.
Bangladesh’s surface area is 125% larger than that of Sri Lanka, a difference of 81,960 km².
Bangladesh’s population density is 252% higher than that of Sri Lanka, a difference of 842 /km².
Bangladesh’s nominal GDP is 355% larger than that of Sri Lanka, a difference of $351.16 billion.
Sri Lanka’s GDP per capita is 74% higher than that of Bangladesh, a difference of $1,922.
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Dhaka
Colombo
173,562,364
21,916,000
147,570 km²
65,610 km²
1,176 /km²
334 /km²
$450.12 billion · 2024
$98.96 billion · 2024
$2,593 · 2024
$4,516 · 2024
Asia
Asia
Southern Asia
Southern Asia
Bangladeshi taka · BDT · ৳
Sri Lankan rupee · LKR · Rs
Bangladeshi
Sri Lankan
+880
+94
.bd
.lk
BD / BGD
LK / LKA
Asia/Dhaka
Asia/Colombo
Bangladesh
śrī laṃkāva
| Measure | Bangladesh | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Dhaka | Colombo |
| Population | 173,562,364 | 21,916,000 |
| Surface area | 147,570 km² | 65,610 km² |
| Population density | 1,176 /km² | 334 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $450.12 billion · 2024 | $98.96 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $2,593 · 2024 | $4,516 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Southern Asia | Southern Asia |
| Currency | Bangladeshi taka · BDT · ৳ | Sri Lankan rupee · LKR · Rs |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi | Sri Lankan |
| Phone code | +880 | +94 |
| Internet domain | .bd | .lk |
| ISO codes | BD / BGD | LK / LKA |
| Time zone | Asia/Dhaka | Asia/Colombo |
| Native name | Bangladesh | śrī laṃkāva |
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Nestled at the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers, Bangladesh is a vibrant tapestry of lush deltas, bustling cities, and timeless traditions, offering a rich experience to travelers and scholars alike.
Full Bangladesh profile →Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean southwest of the Bay of Bengal. It is separated from the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. The island's geography, rich history, vibrant culture, and strategic location have shaped its identity.
Full Sri Lanka profile →The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka.
Bangladesh has a recorded population of approximately 173,562,364 people.
Bangladesh covers an area of about 147,570 km².
Bangladesh has a population density of roughly 1,176 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Bangladesh has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $450.12 billion as of 2024.
Bangladesh has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,593.
Bangladesh uses the Bangladeshi taka (BDT), with the symbol ৳.
Bangladesh is located in Southern Asia, Asia.
People from Bangladesh are referred to as Bangladeshi.
The international dialing code for Bangladesh is +880.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bangladesh is .bd.
Bangladesh uses the Asia/Dhaka time zone.
Nestled at the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers, Bangladesh is a vibrant tapestry of lush deltas, bustling cities, and timeless traditions, offering a rich experience to travelers and scholars alike.
The capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo.
Sri Lanka has a recorded population of approximately 21,916,000 people.
Sri Lanka covers an area of about 65,610 km².
Sri Lanka has a population density of roughly 334 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Sri Lanka has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $98.96 billion as of 2024.
Sri Lanka has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,516.
Sri Lanka uses the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR), with the symbol Rs.
Sri Lanka is located in Southern Asia, Asia.
The native name of Sri Lanka is śrī laṃkāva.
People from Sri Lanka are referred to as Sri Lankan.
The international dialing code for Sri Lanka is +94.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Sri Lanka is .lk.
Sri Lanka uses the Asia/Colombo time zone.
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean southwest of the Bay of Bengal. It is separated from the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. The island's geography, rich history, vibrant culture, and strategic location have shaped its identity.