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Thailand — silhouette, capital and facts
Thailand is in Asia and its capital is Bangkok. With about 70 million people and 513,120 km², it ranks 50th in area and 20th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Thailand, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Bangkok
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- about 70 million
- Area
- 513,120 km²
- Language
- Thai
- Currency
- Baht
- Flag colors
- red, white, blue
Borders
Thailand shares a land border with 4 countries: Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia.
Fun facts about Thailand
- The country was called Siam until 1939, and the name still inspires the term Siamese twins.
- Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never colonized by a European power.
- Songkran, the Thai New Year, is celebrated with huge water fights in the streets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Thailand?
The capital of Thailand is Bangkok.
Which continent is Thailand in?
Thailand is in Asia.
Which countries border Thailand?
Thailand shares a land border with 4 countries: Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Thailand?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Thailand is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Thailand?
The country was called Siam until 1939, and the name still inspires the term Siamese twins. Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never colonized by a European power. Songkran, the Thai New Year, is celebrated with huge water fights in the streets.
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