Xieng_Khouang Xieng_Khouang

Xieng Khouang - Definition

Statistics
Capital:Phonsavan
Area:15,880 km²
Avg. Altitude:1200m
Inhabitants:262,200 (2004 est)
Pop. density:17 inh./km²
ISO 3166-2:LA-XI
Map
Map of Laos highlighting the province

Xiangkhoang (Lao ຊຽງຂວາງ) is a province of Laos, located in the north-east of the country. It has been heavily bombed during the Vietnam war era.

Originally known as Muang Phuan the famous Plain of Jars is located here.

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