Politics of Laos - Administrative Divisions

Administrative Divisions

Laos is divided into 17 provinces (khoueng, singular and plural), 1 municipality* ( nakhon luang vieng chan, singular and plural):
Attapu, Bokeo, Borikhamxay, Champassack, Houaphan, Khammouane, Louang Namtha, Louangphabang, Oudomxay, Phongsaly, Saravane, Savannakhet, Saysomboune, Sekong, Vientiane*, Vientiane, Sayaboury, Xieng Khouang.

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