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The country known as the land of white elephant is

  1. Korea

  2. Bhutan

  3. South Africa

  4. Thailand
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Explanation

Thailand is known as the 'Land of White Elephants' because white elephants were considered sacred and highly prized in Southeast Asian culture. Kings of Thailand (Siam) kept white elephants as symbols of royal power and prosperity. The phrase 'white elephant' itself comes from this tradition.

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