Thailand, Muang Thai, Prathet Thai

Capital: Bangkok or Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit, which is the original name of the city.
This is the longest city name in the world and translated into English this reads "The city of angels, the great city, the residence of the Emerald Buddha, the impregnable city (of Ayutthaya) of God Indra, the grand capital of the world endowed with nine precious gems, the happy city, abounding in an enormous Royal Palace that resembles the heavenly abode where reigns the reincarnated god, a city given by Indra and built by Vishnukarn."
Government: Constitutional monarchy (and Parliamentary Democracy). The reigning king is King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Rama IX of Thailand. The king was born on December 5th 1927, and is the ninth monarch of the Chakri dynasty.
Population: approximately 64,3 million (2003)
Religion: Buddhism
Official language(s): Thai, (English)
Currency: Baht
National holiday: December 5th (The Kings birthday)

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