Geography Bangladesh
Describe the population characteristics of Bangladesh (Capital, population distribution, indicators - population characteristics)
-170 million people with a small land area, the country is densely populated and overcrowded -The population has grown from 50,000,000 to 150,000,000 over the past 56 years -The capital is Dhaka
What is the impact of these disasters on Bangladesh? (SHEEPT)
-Demographically, it impedes the economic growth of Bangladesh. Due to the constant floods and destruction frequently moving through the country, the government cannot find financial aid to consistently rebuild the country's faults. The overcrowded population makes it difficult for major change as there are limited options for living -Socially, people are killed frequently as a result of the poor construction of sites and building such as the destruction of the Rana Plaza building 2013. Hysteria was faced as a result of over 4 million people losing their primary source of income and 1021 people being killed.
Describe the physical characteristics of Bangladesh (landscape/landforms)
-Flat flood prone country with 80% of the people living less than 1m above sea level. -Rivers run through the country through the Himalayan mountains which cause rivers to flood and landslides to occur. -80% of the population live in flood prone areas -Lies at the peak of the Bay of Bengal, puts the country at risk of disastrous weather conditions.
Describe the location of Bangladesh (continent, hemisphere, bordering countries and oceans).
Bangladesh is situated on the continent of Asia, in the Northern hemisphere. In the North, East and West lies the boarder of India with the south bordering the Bay of Bengal in the Indian Ocean. Bangladesh is very small with a size of approx. 147,600 km squared.
Why is it that Bangladesh is so susceptible to Disasters and Hazards? (Types of Disasters and Hazards, Factors which contribute to these).
The location of Bangladesh results in the country to be prone to disasters. Placed on the North of the Bay of Bengal and found between India and Myanmar, its geographical positioning means that it is prone to storm surges, where concentrated energy goes towards the country at a large frequency. In addition, it's flat lands mean that it s prone to floods, as well as droughts and storms from winds in the Indian Ocean. An example of this is the 2007 monsoon flooding. Many districts were affected by these floods with 500,000 people being trapped and an estimation of 7.5 million fleeing their homes. As a result of this, the country becomes overcrowded as people migrate to more populated areas which can provide safer grounds. Another impact of the large influx of people moving to the capital city of Bangladesh means that people become more susceptible to diseases such as cholera as they spread throughout the flooded waters. Moreover, the Bangladesh government cannot provide medical aid as a result of their low economy therefore seeks international assistance.
