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Country Profile
Country: Thailand
Population (2011): 69.5 million
Capital: Bangkok
Area: 513,120 sq km
Main Languages: Thai, English, ethnic and regional dialects
Religions: Buddhist (official) 94.6%, Muslim 4.6%, Christian 0.7%, other 0.1% (2000 census)
Currency: Baht (THB)
GDP (2011): US$345.6 billion
GDP per capita (2011): US$4,972
GDP growth (2011): 0.1%
GDP contribution by sector: Agriculture 13.3%, Industry 34%, Services 52.7% (2011 est.)
Urban population (2011): 34%
Life Expectancy (2011): 74 years
International dialing code: (+66)
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