Trivia: Which capital is home to a network of canals known as “khlongs”?
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Bangkok, Thailand
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Istanbul, Turkey
The correct answer is Bangkok, Thailand
So why is this answer correct? : Bangkok is home to a massive network of waterways that inspire the city’s nickname, “the Venice of the East.” The Thai capital’s first canals — known as khlongs — were primarily dug as protective moats. Later, they were used for irrigation, drainage, and transportation. Some of Bangkok’s khlongs have since been paved over to make way for motorized roadways, but many residents still traverse the city via the extensive waterways on motorized boats today.