The capital and largest city of Thailand; a leading city in southeastern Asia; noted for Buddhist
architecture. Located in
the southwest on the Chao Phraya River near the Gulf of Thailand. It is a leading port and
industrial center with a major jewelry market. Population: 5,876,000.
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