Thailand: flag, capital and facts
Thailand is a country in East & Southeast Asia (Asia). Its capital is Bangkok. Population — 71,668,011. Area — 513,120 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Thailand
Red, white, and blue stripes; the wider blue middle stands for the king.
The capital of Thailand — Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. Bangkok ends in 'kok' that sounds like coconut — picture coconuts on palm trees.
Facts about Thailand
- Official name
- Kingdom of Thailand
- Capital
- Bangkok
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- East & Southeast Asia
- Population
- 71,668,011
- Area
- 513,120 km²
- Currency
- THB (฿)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 15°, 100°
How to remember the name
The nameThailand is the Land of Smiles — picture a happy 'tie' on a friendly grin.
Did you know?
Bangkok's full ceremonial name is the longest place name of any capital in the world.
Flags that look alike
These flags are easy to mix up with the flag of Thailand — in the game they are trained side by side, so the difference sticks.
Other countries of East & Southeast Asia
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