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Bangkok,
also known as Krung Thep (short version) in Thai, is the 22nd
most populous city in the world with around 10 million inhabitants. It
is approximately 1,500 km2 (600 square miles) and is divided by the Chao
Phraya River into two large cities, Bangkok and Thon Buri. There are
several bridges that connect these two areas to each other, the
Krungthon Bridge, the Phra Pinklao Bridge, and the Memorial Bridge are
just a few. |