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Thailand

Map of ThailandFull country name:
Kingdom of Thailand

Area:
513,000 sq km (198,000 sq mi)

Population:
66 million

Capital city:
Bangkok (pop 9 million)

People:
75% Thai, 11% Chinese, 3.5% Malay, also Mon, Khmer, Phuan and Karen minorities

Language:
Thai

Religion:
95% Buddhism, 4% Muslim

Government:
Unitary Parliamentary Democracy
Constitutional Monarchy

Prime Minister:
Yingluck Shinawatra

Head of State:
King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX)

Major products:
Rice, textiles & footware, fishery products, rubber, jewelry & gems, cars, computers & electronics, garments

Major trading partners:
ASEAN, USA, European Union