Xiangkhoang Province

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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
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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.

[edit] Administrative divisions

The province is made up of the following districts:

1. Kham (9-02)
2. Khoune (9-04)
3. Morkmay (9-05)
4. Nonghed (9-03)
5. Pek (9-01)
6. Phaxay (9-07)
7. Phookood (9-06)

[edit] See also

• Xiangkhoang Plateau