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Bangladesh Country Information
Population, total (millions) 158.57
Population growth (annual %) 1.6
Surface area (sq. km) (thousands) 144.0
Life expectancy at birth, total (years) 64
Fertility rate, total (births per woman) 2.9
Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000) 69
Primary completion rate, total (% of relevant age group) 77
Improved water source (% of population with access) 80
GDP (current US$) (billions) 67.69
GDP growth (annual %) 6.5
Fixed line and mobile phone subscribers (per 100 people) 22
Internet users (per 100 people) 0.3
Source: World Development Indicators database, September 2008

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