Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Question: What’s the longest place name in the world?

Answer: First, a deep breath. Ready? Krungthepmahanakhon Amonrattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilokphop Noppharatratchathaniburirom Udomratchaniwetmahasathan Amonphimanawatansathit Sakkathattiyawitsanukamprasit is considered the longest place name in the world, as measured by the Guinness Book of World Records. It’s the ceremonial name of Bangkok, and it’s a tongue-twisting 168 letters long.