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Bolikhamxay Overview
Bolikhamxay Province, located just south of Vientiane in central Laos, is a center for ecotourism activities with its two national protected areas and extensive system of wetlands. The journey from Ban Khoun Kham to Lak Sao on Route 8 offers spectacular scenery of karst mountain landscapes and is considered to be one of the most impressive passages in the country. Vat Phabath, located on the road between Vientiane and Paksan is an important pilgrimage site and sacred temple that houses a shrine containing a giant footprint of the Lord Buddha (phabat). It is believed that all travelers passing by the temple should stop and pay their respects to the spirits for a safe journey and strong health.
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Bolikhamxay History
Bolikhamxay was established in 1967 during the Lao revolution period, separated from Vientiane and Khammuane Province.
On 12th October 1968, Bolikhamxay was first announced as a province combined with 4 districts: Bolikhan, Khamkeut, Viengthong and a part of Hinboun.
On 6th March 1984, the province was officially established, combined with 6 districts: Pakxan, Khamkeut, Thaphabath, Pakkading, Bolikhan, and Viengthong.
In 2009 the province is administratively divided into 7 districts with the new Xaichamphon, separated from Khamkeut and Viengthong
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Located: in the central of Laos.
Total area: 14,863 square kilometers.
Population: 190,000.
06 Districts: Pakxan, Thaphabath, Pakkading, Borikhanh, Viengthong and Khamkeuth.
Capital: Pakxan. |
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