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Daccas
ঢাকা Dhakca | |
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Capital of Barangadesh and megacity | |
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| Country | Barangadesh |
| Establishment | 1608 CE |
| Granted city status | 1947 |
| Area | |
| • Metro | 2,161.17 km2 (834.432 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 4 m (13.12 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Capital of Barangadesh and megacity | 12,906,039 |
| • Rank | 1st |
| • Density | 46,997/km2 (121,720/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 41,006,000 |
| • Metro density | 19,000/km2 (49,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Daccaite, Dhakaiya |
Daccas, sometimes referred to as Dhakca, is the capital and the largest city of Barangadesh. It is one of the largest and most densely populous cities in the world with, as of 2021, a population of 12.9 million residents within the city limits, and a population of over 41 million residents in the Greater Daccas Area. Daccas is the economic, political, and cultural center of Barangadesh, and is one of the major cities in Ausiana, as well as the largest city in northern Ausiana.
Daccas is the financial, commercial and the entertainment capital of Barangadesh, and accounts for up to 35% of Barangadesh's economy. Since its establishment as a modern capital city the population, area, social and economic diversity of Daccas have grown tremendously. The city is now one of the most densely industrialized regions in the country. Daccas is a major beta-global city, as it hosts the headquarters of several international corporations. By the 21st century, it emerged as a megacity. The city hosts over 50 diplomatic missions. The city's culture is known for its cycle-rickshaws, cuisine, art festivals and religious diversity.