Pakxe

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Pakxe
The Champasak Palace Hotel, Pakxe, formerly the palace of the King of Champasak
The Champasak Palace Hotel, Pakxe, formerly the palace of the King of Champasak
Pakxe (Laos)
Pakxe
Pakxe
Location in Laos
Coordinates: 15°07′N 105°47′E / 15.117, 105.783
Country Flag of Laos Laos
Admin. division Champasak Province
Government
 - Mayor
Population
 - Total 70,000
 - Religions Buddhism
The Bridge over the Mekong, Pakxe
The Bridge over the Mekong, Pakxe

Pakxe or Pakse (French Paksé) (population 70,000) is a city in southern Laos, situated at the confluence of the Xedone and Mekong Rivers. It is the largest city in Champasak province and is the gateway to the Bolovens Plateau. It was formerly the capital of the Lao Kingdom of Champasak, which was abolished in 1946 when the Kingdom of Laos was formed. Since the construction of a bridge over the Mekong (built with Japanese aid), allowing road traffic with Ubon Ratchathani in Thailand, Pakxe has become the commercial centre of southern Laos. Bangkok Airways is planning to start international flights from Bangkok to Pakse Airport.

The city has the Champasak Provincial Museum.

Coordinates: 15°07′N, 105°47′E

 This Laotian location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.