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| Capital: | Phonsavan |
| Area: | 15,880 km² |
| Avg. Altitude: | 1200m |
| Inhabitants: | 262,200 (2004 est) |
| Pop. density: | 17 inh./km² |
| ISO 3166-2: | LA-XI |
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Xiangkhouang (Lao: ຊຽງຂວາງ) is a province of Laos, located in the north-east of the country. It was heavily bombed during the Vietnam War era.
Originally known as Muang Phouan, the famous Plain of Jars is located here. Many people talk with a slightly different accent than the usual Vientiane accent. Lum Phuan is highly popular in this region.
Administrative divisions
The province is made up of the following districts:
- Kham (9-02)
- Khoune (9-04)
- Morkmay (9-05)
- Nonghed (9-03)
- Pek (9-01)
- Phaxay (9-07)
- Phookood (9-06)
- Thatom (9-08)
The district Thatom was reassigned from the special zone Xaisomboun when it was dissolved in January 2006.
Notable inhabitants
- Vang Pao, Royal Lao General Part II Military leader
See also
- Xiangkhouang Plateau
- Tragic Legacy: Profound Mystery - The Unknown Story of Xieng Khouang by Mike Matsuno
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