Average Geo's: Thailand

Friday, October 18, 2013

Thailand

Capital: Bangkok
Major Geographical Features
- Andaman Sea
- Strait of Malacca
- South China Sea
- Gulf of Thailand
- Chao River
- Mekong River
- Indochina Peninsula
- Khoret Plateau
- Chao Phraya Lowlands
- Isthmus of Kra
Official Name: Kingdom of Thailand
- Formerly: Siam
Religion: Buddhist (94.6%)
Languages:
- Thai
- English
1767-1782: Capital at Thonburi
1932: Bloodless revolution results in constitutional monarchy
1939: Changed name to Thailand
1940's: Japanese ally in World War Two due to Asia for the Asians
2006: Military coup declares martial law and writes a new constitution
2014: Another military coup declares martial law
Independence: 1238, Siam united
Government: Constitutional monarchy
Currency: bant (THB)
Thailand is slightly larger than 2 Wyomings
Literacy: 92%
Climate: Tropical
Only Southeast Asian nation to not be colonized
Largest rice exporter
World's smallest mammal (the bumblebee bat) lives in Thailand
8th largest US importer

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Christian GonzalezMarch 15, 2014 at 10:35 AM
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UnknownMarch 15, 2014 at 10:39 AM
Thanks Christian! Glad you like! I will add those to the profile. We have profiles for a lot more nations and states you can check out. We appreciate your help in making Average Geo's better. Thanks again!
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