Bangkok

(băng'kok,) the C. city of Siam, and one of the most commercial places in Asia, on the Menam, abt. 20 m. above its mouth; Lat. 13° 58′ N., Lon. 1000 34' E. The city stretches along both banks of the river, and consists of 3 portions, viz., the palace or citadel, on an island enclosed by walls, and comprising the residences of the sovereign and court, with many temples and gardens; the city proper; and the floating town, composed of movable bamboo rafts, each bearing rows of 8 or 10 houses. Pop. 350,000. [s. 71]