Amnat Charoen Province
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| Capital: | Amnat Charoen |
| Area: | 3,161.2 km² Ranked 60th |
| Inhabitants: | 359,360 (2000) Ranked 63rd |
| Pop. density: | 114 inh./km² Ranked 40th |
| ISO 3166-2: | TH-37 |
| Governor: | Uthai Suwan (since November 2006) |
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Amnat Charoen (Thai อำนาจเจริญ) is one of the north-eastern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (clockwise from the south) Ubon Ratchathani, Yasothon and Mukdahan. To the east it borders Salavan of Laos.
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[edit] Geography
The province is located in the Mekong valley. The other two rivers in the province are the Lam Sae Bok and Lam Sae Bai.
[edit] History
Amnat Charoen gained city status during the reign of King Rama III. It was first administered from Nakhon Khemarat, and later from Ubon Ratchathani. It became a province in its own right on January 12, 1993, when it was split off from Ubon Ratchathani. It is thus one of the three youngest provinces of Thailand, together with Nong Bua Lam Phu and Sa Kaeo.
[edit] Symbols
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In the middle of the provincial seal is an image of the Buddha called Phra Mongkol Ming Muang. Also known as Phra Yai (Big Buddha), this 20m high statue is the most sacred one in the city of Amnat Charoen. To the left and right are two trees, to the bottom two elephants.
The provincial tree is Hopea ferrea. |
[edit] Administrative divisions
The province is subdivided into 7 districts (Amphoe). The districts are further subdivided into 56 communes (tambon) and 653 villages.
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