Bangladesh

Bangladesh? Where is it?

Bangladesh Map

With a population of 120 million people packed into a land mass no bigger then a small US State, Bangladesh has the distinction of being one of the most densely populated countries of the world.

Bangladesh's Elevation ExtremesThe lowest point is at the Indian Ocean (0 ft.) The highest point is at Keokradong 4035 ft high.

90% of the land area of Bangladesh is situated on a vast alluvial delta where the flat countryside rarely rises 30 feet above sea level.

Because of the low elevation, severe monsoons, and frequent typhoons, flooding is very common.

More flooding…

And yet more flooding…

This is both a blessing and a curse. While the floods destroy crops and endanger the lives of people and animals, the annual deluge also brings fertility to the soil, allowing for rich crops through the rest of the year without the use of expensive fertilizer.

Girls at government school…

One of the biggest causes for sickness and death in developing nations is unsafe water used for drinking and cooking. These inexpensive wells save lives and improve the quality of life for whole villages

To help provide income for her family this girl spends her days making "dung sticks" used for cooking fuel.