Nakhon Pathom Province

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/nakhon-pathom-province

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1. Where is Nakhon Pathom Province?Western Thailand, part of the Bangkok Metropolitan Region
2. How many people live in Nakhon Pathom Province?Approximately 1.5 million residents
3. How big is Nakhon Pathom Province?2,173 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Nakhon Pathom Province?Nakhon Pathom City
5. What language do people speak in Nakhon Pathom Province?Thai
6. When was Nakhon Pathom Province built?Ancient origins, with significant development during the Dvaravati Kingdom and 19th century

Dvaravati Kingdom: An ancient Mon kingdom in Southeast Asia, influential in the region from the 6th to 11th centuries.
Chao Phraya River Delta: A vast, fertile plain in central Thailand formed by the deposition of sediment from the Chao Phraya River.
Agro-industry: Industries that are related to or dependent upon agricultural activity, such as food processing.