Provinces of Laos

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Laos is divided into 16 provinces (Lao ແຂວງ, khoueng), 1 municipality (ນະຄອນຫລວງ, kampheng nakhon), and 1 special zone (ເຂດພິເສດ, khetphiset).

1. Attapu
2. Bokeo
3. Bolikhamxai
4. Champasak
5. Houaphan
6. Khammouan
7. Loung Namtha
8. Louangphabang
9. Oudomxai
10. Phongsali
11. Salavan
12. Savannakhet
13. Vientiane *
14. Vientiane
15. Xaignabouli
16. Xaisomboun **
17. Xekong
18. Xiangkhoang

* municipality ** special administrative zone

The provinces are subdivided into districts (muang) and villages (baan).

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