Xiangkhouang Province
Xiangkhouang (Lao: ຊຽງຂວາງ, meaning "Horizontal City") is a province of Laos, located in the Xiangkhouang Plateau, north-east of the country. It was heavily bombed during the Vietnam War era.
Originally known as Muang Phouan, the famous Plain of Jars is located here. Many people talk with a slightly different accent from the usual Vientiane accent. Lum Phuan is highly popular in this region. The capital is Phonsavan.
Read more about Xiangkhouang Province: History, "The War of Resistance" - The Lao Civil War and Second Indochina War, Administrative Divisions, Notable Inhabitants
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