- Bokeo Province
Bokèo (Lao ບໍ່ແກ້ວ) is a northern
province ofLaos . The literal translation of Bokeo is "gem mine". The province is rich in deposits of precious and semiprecious stones.The province was created in
1983 , when it was split off fromLouang Namtha Province . Bokeo's provincial capital is Houayxay on theMekong river.Administrative divisions
The province is made up of the following districts:
# Houayxay (5-01)
# Meung (5-03)
# Paktha (5-05)
# Pha Oudom (5-04)
# Tonpheung (5-02)
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