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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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Xiangkhoang (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 Phuan, the famous Plain of Jars is located here.
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
- Xiangkhoang Plateau
- Tragic Legacy: Profound Mystery - The Unknown Story of Xieng Khouang by Mike Matsuno
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