Savannakhet Province

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Savannakhet Province, Administrative province in central Laos

The province spans 21,774 square kilometers between Thailand and Vietnam, with the Mekong River marking its western boundary along the Thai border.

Archaeological discoveries in the province reveal human settlements dating back 100,000 years, with stone tools and artifacts found across multiple locations.

The region contains fifteen administrative districts where multiple ethnic groups, including Lao Loum, Phu Tai, and Tai Dam, maintain their traditional practices.

The Second Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge connects the provincial capital to Mukdahan in Thailand, facilitating trade between the two neighboring countries.

The Sepon Mine within the province represents the largest mining operation in Laos, extracting substantial deposits of copper and gold.

Location: Laos

Capital city: Savannakhet

Shares border with: Quảng Bình, Salavan Province

GPS coordinates: 16.54000,105.78000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54

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