Flashcards on the Topography of Bangladesh

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and facts about the topography of Bangladesh, based on lecture notes.

Topography of Bangladesh

Moist region comprised of alluvium, with hilly areas in the northeast and southeast.

Three Largest Rivers of South Asia in Bangladesh

The Ganga, the Brahmaputra, and the Meghna.

Geographical Location of Bangladesh

Between 20°34' North and 26°38' North, and between 88°01' East and 92°41' East.

Total Area of Bangladesh

1,47,570 square kilometers (56,977 square miles).

Main Rivers of Bangladesh

The Padma, the Jamuna, the Meghna, the Brahmaputra, the Shitalaksha, and the Karnaphuli.

Direction of River Flow in Bangladesh

From North to South.

Shape of Bangladesh's Terrain

Level, except for hilly areas in the northeast and southeast.

Alluvium

Flat land formed by soil or gravel deposited by flowing water.