Comilla District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Comilla
কুমিল্লা জেলা
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| Nickname(s):
সমতট
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| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Division | Chittagong Division |
| Capital | Comilla |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,146.30 km2 (1,214.79 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 5,387,288 |
| • Density | 1,712.2614/km2 (4,434.737/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+7 (BDST) |
Comilla (Bengali: কুমিল্লা জেলা, Comilla Jela) is a district in Bangladesh. It is located about 100 kilometers southeast of Dhaka, the capital city. Comilla is a busy and important area in the country.
About Comilla
Comilla is a large district. It covers an area of about 3,146 square kilometers. In 2011, over 5.3 million people lived here. This makes it one of the more populated districts in Bangladesh.
Where is Comilla?
Comilla is surrounded by several other districts and even another country. To the north, you'll find Brahmanbaria and Narayanganj. To the south are Noakhali and Feni. To the west, it borders Munshiganj and Chandpur. On its eastern side, Comilla shares a border with Tripura, a state in India.
What's Special About Comilla?
Comilla is known for a few interesting things. One famous spot is the World War II cemetery in Mainamati. This cemetery is a peaceful place. It honors soldiers who lost their lives during the war.
Comilla is also famous for its delicious sweetmeats. These are traditional sweets that people love to eat. Many shops that make these popular treats are found in the Manoharpur area of the main town.
Images for kids
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World War II cemetery in Mainamati.
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Manufacturers of popular Comilla sweetmeats are mostly based on this Manoharpur area of the main town.
See also
In Spanish: Comilla (zila) para niños
