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About Thailand
Full country name: Kingdom of ThailandArea: 517,000sq km Population: 62 million Capital city: Bangkok (pop 6 million) People: 75% Thai, 11% Chinese, 3.5% Malay, also Mon, Khmer, Phuan and Karen minorities Language: Thai Religion: 95% Buddhism, 4% Muslim Government: Democratic constitutional monarchy Prime Minister: Thaksin Shinawatra Head of state: King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) GDP: US$166 billion GDP per head: US$2168 Annual growth: 3.5% Inflation: 2% Major products: Computers, garments, integrated circuits, gems, jewellery Major trading partners: ASEAN, USA, European Union © Copyright 2003 Lonely Planet Publications. All rights reserved. Used with permission. www.lonelyplanet.com |
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