- Xiangkhouang Province
Xiangkhoang (Lao: ) is a province of
Laos , located in the north-east of the country. It was heavily bombed during theVietnam War era.Originally known as Muang Phuan, the famous
Plain of Jars is located here.Administrative divisions
The province is made up of the following districts:
# Kham (9-02)
# Khoune (9-04)
# Morkmay (9-05)
# Nonghed (9-03)
# Pek (9-01)
# Phaxay (9-07)
# Phookood (9-06)
# Thatom (9-08)The district Thatom was reassigned from the special zone Xaisomboun when it was dissolved in January 2006.
Notable inhabitants
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Vang Pao , Royal Lao General Part II Military leaderee also
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Xiangkhoang Plateau
* [http://www.mekongexpress.com/laos/articles/dc_0398_tragiclegacy.htm Tragic Legacy: Profound Mystery - The Unknown Story of Xieng Khouang by Mike Matsuno]
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