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Thailand, which country?
The Kingdom of Thailand, referred to as Bangkok for short, is located in the south-central Indochina Peninsula, bordering the Gulf of Thailand in the Pacific Ocean in the southeast and the Andaman Sea in the Indian Ocean in the southwest. It borders Myanmar in the west and northwest, Laos in the northeast, Cambodia in the east and Malaysia in the south. It has a tropical monsoon climate, high in the north and low in the south.
With a total area of 565,438+03,000 square kilometers and a coastline of 2,705 kilometers, the country is divided into five districts and 77 prefectures. Thailand has a total population of 67.9 million, and there are more than 30 ethnic groups in the country. The main ethnic group is Thai, and the rest are Laos, Chinese and Malays. More than 90% people believe in Buddhism, and Thai is the national language.
Tourism characteristics of Thailand
1. Hospitality: Thais are famous for their hospitality. They are very friendly and helpful. Visitors can feel this kind of friendliness and enthusiasm during their stay in Thailand. If they are in trouble, they are always willing to help the local people.
2. Natural scenery: Thailand has many beautiful scenic spots and natural scenery, such as the Grand Palace in Bangkok, the ancient cities and temples in Chiang Mai, and the white beaches and coral reefs in Phuket. In addition, Thailand has many natural landscapes such as national parks and wildlife reserves, which provide rich outdoor activities for tourists.
3. Gourmet: Thai food is famous for its spicy, sour, sweet and salty taste. During their stay in Thailand, tourists can taste all kinds of delicious Thai dishes, such as curry, fried rice and fried spring rolls. In addition, there are many street snacks in Thailand, such as kebabs, grilled fish and fruit salads, which are worth a try.
4. Traditional handicrafts: Thailand is famous for its exquisite traditional handicrafts, such as Thai wood carving, Thai shadow play and Thai weaving. During their stay in Thailand, tourists can buy these unique souvenirs in local handicraft shops.
The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Thailand.
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