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province in northern Thailand

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Chiang Mai is a province located in northern Thailand. It is the country's second-largest city and serves as an important cultural and economic center for the northern region.

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Wikidata facts

Official name
จังหวัดเชียงใหม่
Country
Thailand
Located in
Thailand
Continent
Asia
Capital
Chiang Mai
Official language
Northern Thai
Currency
baht
Population
1784370
Area
22311.0743
Time zone
UTC+07:00
Body of water
Kok River
Shares border with
Shan State
Highest point
Doi Inthanon
Founded by
Mangrai
Official website
www.chiangmai.go.th
Image
Near the Top of Doi Inthanon 2014.jpg
Dialing code
52
Motto
ดอยสุเทพเป็นศรี ประเพณีเป็นสง่า บุปผชาติล้วนงามตา นามล้ำค่านครพิงค์
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Human Development Index
0.792
Commons category
Chiang Mai Province
topic's main category
Category:Chiang Mai province
twinned administrative body
Hokkaidō
native label
จังหวัดเชียงใหม่
inception
1910-00-00
postal code
50360
category of associated people
Category:People from Chiang Mai province
official symbol
Labeo chrysophekadion
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Encyclopedic overview

Chiang Mai is the largest province (changwat) of Thailand by area. It lies in upper northern Thailand and has a population of 1.78 million people. It is bordered by Chiang Rai to the northeast, Lampang and Lamphun to the south, Tak to the southwest, Mae Hong Son to the west, and Shan State of Burma to the north. The capital, Chiang Mai, is 685 kilometres (426 mi) north of Bangkok.

Geography

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