Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang, or Louangphrabang, is a city in Laos; it was formerly the capital of a kingdom of the same name. The city of Luang Prabang is located in north central Laos, on the Mekong River about 425 km north of Vientiane. It has a population of about 22,000

Related Topics:
Laos - Mekong River - Vientiane

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Until the communist takeover in 1975, it was the "royal capital," the seat of the king of Laos. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is the capital of the Louangphabang Province.

Related Topics:
1975 - King of Laos - UNESCO - World Heritage Site - Louangphabang Province

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