Thailand

Geographical location: Southeast Asia

Bordering countries: Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia

Landscape: Mountains, jungles, tropical beaches, and islands

Climate: Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round

Population: Approximately 71 million people

Capital city: Bangkok

Other important cities: Chiang Mai, Pattaya, and Phuket

Language: Thai; Lao, Khmer, Malay also spoken

Religion: Buddhism; 40,000+ Buddhist temples

Currency: Thai baht

Cuisine: Sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors; popular dishes include stir-fried noodles, curries, and shrimp soup

Famous tourist attractions: Grand Palace, Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Phuket beaches, Songkran festival; popular for ecotourism

Interesting historical facts: Thailand was never colonized by a European country.