Monday, December 30, 2013

Bangladesh


We just learned about the Asian country of South Korea.

Bangladesh is a very small country with a lot of people, squeezed right between India and China.

bangladesh
(from: wikipedia - bangladesh)

For dinner in Bangladesh you might have biryani, which is rice with spices, chicken and vegetables.
biryani
(from: wikipedia - bangladeshi cuisine)

Fazlur Khan was a famous engineer from Bangladesh, he helped make the Sears Tower in Chicago, which was the tallest building in the world when it was made.
fazlur khan
sears tower
(from: wikipedia - fazlur khan)

There are many beautiful lakes and beaches in Bangladesh, one of them is Kaptai Lake.
kaptai lake
(from: wikipedia - tourism in bangladesh)

For the new year in Bangladesh people dress up in colorful outfits and have celebrations.

(from: wikipedia - pohela boishakh)


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