Clues
Use these details to boost your ability to identify specific countries in the game.
Identity & symbols
Language
Bengali (বাংলা) is the official language, using the Bengali script, which has unique characters.
Culture
Look for rickshaws, street markets, and signs of local cuisine. Festivals and cultural motifs may also be visible.
Miscellaneous
Distinctive clothing such as saris and lungis, as well as presence of mosques and temples, can be identifying features.
Capital
Dhaka
Environment & landscape
Environment
The landscape includes lush greenery, rice fields, rivers, and urban areas with dense populations. The Sundarbans mangrove forest is a notable geographic feature.
Infrastructure
Architectural styles reflect a mix of colonial, modern, and traditional Bengali influences, with brick and concrete buildings prevalent in urban areas.
Coverage
True
Foliage
Common tree types include mango, banyan, and palm trees, with grasses such as elephant grass commonly found in rural areas.
Topography
Bangladesh is predominantly flat, with low-lying delta regions, but has some hilly areas in the southeast and northeast.
Roads & transportation
Cars
Vehicle registration plates are typically white with a blue or yellow stripe, featuring Bengali script and numbers.
Driving
Vehicles drive on the left side of the road.
Signs
Road signs are often in Bengali, with some bilingual signs in English. They may feature colorful designs and are usually rectangular.
Stop
Stop signs in Bangladesh typically read 'Stop' in English.
Bollards
Bollards in Bangladesh are often painted in bright colors and may have decorative patterns, but are generally simple in design.
Poles
Utility poles in Bangladesh are often made of wood and may carry multiple lines of communication cables, sometimes appearing cluttered.