Provinces of Laos - Definition and Overview

Laos is divided into 16 provinces (Lao ແຂວງ, khoueng), 1 municipality* (ນະຄອນຫລວງ, kampheng nakhon), and 1 special zone** (ເຂດພິເສດ, khetphiset).

1. Attapeu
2. Bokeo
3. Borikhamxay
4. Champassack
5. Houaphan
6. Khammouane
7. Louang Namtha
8. Louangphabang
9. Oudomxay
10. Phongsaly
11. Saravane
12. Savannakhet
13. Vientiane *
14. Vientiane province
15. Sayaboury
16. Saysomboun **
17. Xekong
18. Xieng Khouang

The provinces are subdivided into districts (muang) and villages (baan).